Louisiana Purchase

After the Louisiana Purchase, the United States controlled of the port of New Orleans. Why was this important?

• Controlling the port of New Orleans meant the United States could settle Louisiana.

• Controlling the port of New Orleans allowed the country to use the Mississippi River as a border.

• Controlling the port of New Orleans was necessary for American trade to be successful along the Mississippi River.

• Controlling the port of New Orleans gave the United States a safe route to the Pacific Ocean.

Who did the United States buy the Louisiana territory from?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Canada

When was the territory of Louisiana purchased?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1800

• 1803

How did the Louisiana Purchase lead to Lewis & Clark’s expedition?

• President Jefferson needed experienced military members to explore the new land.

• President Jefferson wanted to know what water routes led to the Pacific Ocean.

• President Jefferson wanted to learn more about the American Indian tribes in this territory.

• all of the above

Before the Louisiana Purchase, what body of water formed the western border of the US?

• Great Lakes

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

Where and when did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin?

• New York City, New York 1804

• St. Louis, Missouri 1804

• St. Louis, Missouri 1806

• Portland, Oregon 1805

What are some geographical obstacles faced by Lewis and Clark?

• The Continental Divide

• The Missouri River

• The Columbia River

• all of the above

Lewis and Clark were sent by

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Who joined the expedition along the way?

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sacajawea

What was the MAIN goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• They wanted to build forts and open a trading post.

• They wanted to claim the new lands and pan for gold.

• They wanted to map the new territory and study natural history.

• They wanted to find religious freedom and build new settlements.