The Louisiana Purchase

Multiple Choice

Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant for the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It ended the Civil War.

• It created the first U.S. state.

• It started the American Revolution.

Fill in the Blanks

The Louisiana Purchase cost about

million dollars.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following states were created from the Louisiana Territory?

• Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas

• Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona

• Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts

Open Ended

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the development of the United States?