Louisiana Purchase: Examining Primary Sources

Multiple Choice

Remind me, Democratic Republicans wanted...

• An agricultural (farming) nation

• A large Central Government

• Industry like Shipping

• Tariffs

Open Ended

What was one thing you found interesting, surprising, or troubling in the article? Why did you think that way?

Multiple Choice

What did Thomas Jefferson authorize Livingston and Monroe to do in France?

• Negotiate a trade agreement with Spain.
• Authorize a military invasion of France.
• Request a loan from the French government.
• Negotiate the purchase of New Orleans

Multiple Choice

True or False, Hamilton thought the purchase of New Orleans was a good thing

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What was Hamilton's concern about settlement in further territories?

• Hamilton believed more territories would increase economic opportunities.
• Hamilton thought that expansion would strengthen the federal government.
• Hamilton was concerned about about the Spanish who still occupied California

• Hamilton feared that further territorial settlement would weaken the central government

Instructions

In your packet, you will highlight and annotate what I highlight an annotate. Your purpose is the question: Did Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory do more good or harm to the nation? Why?

After we annotate all 3 sources, you'll be responsible for a RACE outline where you're citing sources and discussing evidence

Instructions

Read Document B with your group. Go Round Robin with each paragraph.

Highlight or underline parts of the document that answer the questions: What Concern does King have of the Louisiana Purchase? Why might he have this opinion?
Do you agree with King's Concern? Why?

You don't need to answer these questions yet. Just underline/highlight

Instructions

Read Document C with your group. Go Round Robin with each paragraph.

Highlight or underline parts of the document that answer the questions: According to the article, why has the history of Lewis and Clark been one-sided?
According to the article, what are some long-term consequences of Lewis and Clark's journey on the indigenous people?

You don't need to answer these questions yet. Just underline/highlight