Louisiana Purchase, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine

In what year did the United States buy Louisiana?

• 1800

• 1801

• 1802

• 1803

Who was the president of the US when the US bought Louisiana?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What country sold Louisiana to the US?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Russia

Who was the leader of the country that sold Louisiana to the US?

• King George III

• King Carlos III

• Napoleon

• Thomas Jefferson

What are the TWO reasons that France was willing to sell Louisiana to the US?

• They needed money to fund their war with Spain

• They needed money to fund their war with Great Britain

• They lost the island to Cuba to revolution

• They lost the island of Haiti to revolution

• They needed money to fund expeditions to Asia

How much did the US pay for Louisiana?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

What is the new western border of the US after the Louisiana Purchase?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

While Louisiana was a US territory, there were several conflicts between people that spoke what 2 languages?

• French and Spanish

• Spanish and English

• French and English

• German and English

Which of the following was NOT a benefit of buying the Louisiana territory for the US?

• Ownership of the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans

• Access to the west coast and the Pacific Ocean

• Removal of French power from North America

• Access to millions of acres of land and abundant new resources

The kidnapping of American sailors by the British who then forced them into British military service is known as -

• impressment

• coersion

• collaboration

• isolationism