Louisiana Purchase to the War of 1812

In 1808, Britain and France were at war. The United States took who's side?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• No ones side

impressment

• being forced into slavery

• being forced in to military/navy service for another country

• economic success

What is one reason American declared war on Britain in 1812?

• stealing food

• stealing boats

• impressment of sailors

• taking over American territory

What is a second reason America declared war on Britain in 1812?

• Britain was arming French soldiers

• Britain was arming American soldiers

• Britain was arming American Indians

• Britain was arming Italian soldiers

What US President declared war on Great Britain in 1812?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• James Madison

• John Adams

The USA paid this much for the Louisiana Purchase.

• $12 million
• $250 million
• $15 million
• $32 million

The boundaries of the Louisiana Territory in 1803.

• South to the Rio Grande River
• North to Canada
• West of Mississippi to the Rocky Mountains
• East from the Ohio River to New York

Napoleon wanted to sell the Louisiana Territory for this reason.

• He wanted to control the Caribbean.
• He was tired of trying to expand his empire.
• He knew Spain wanted to control the Mississippi.
• He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.

The Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?

• Toussaint Louverture
• Napoleon Bonaparte
• Simon Bolivar
• Friedrick Von Steuben

In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1776
• 1787
• 1803
• 1812