Louisiana Purchase "Would You Close the Deal?"

The Spanish king and queen accepted Napoleon's deal. They felt the land in Italy would be far more valuable than their territory in America.

Why did the queen think the land in Italy was more valuable?

• The queen really loved the Louisiana Territory.

• The queen thought the Louisiana Territory was a huge swamp area.

• The queen thought Italy had nice farm animals.

• The queen thought Italy was much bigger than Spain.

Then in 1801, Thomas Jefferson became president of the United States. He had heard about the secret treaty between France and Spain. This greatly upset him.

Why did this secret treaty upset Jefferson?

• Jefferson didn't like treaties.

• Jefferson was upset with the leaders in Spain.

• Jefferson didn't like secrets.

• Jefferson didn't want Napoleon to own land near the United States.

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Jefferson did not want Napoleon to own land near the United States. He knew that the French leader wanted power. This could hurt America's growth.

Why did Jefferson think it was a bad idea for Napoleon to own land near the United States?

• Jefferson thought that Napoleon made friends too easily.

• Jefferson feared Napoleon would try to fight for land in the United States.

• Jefferson knew that Napoleon wanted to give America to Spain.

• Napoleon had land in the West Indies.

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The United States was not always the size it is now. Back it 1800, it was only half the size it is today reaching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. The Americans wanted to see the United States grow because they believed it was the best way to live.

The Americans hoped the United States would reach from ___

• Canada to Louisiana

• New York to New Orleans

• The Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean

• The Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico

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The Louisiana Territory belonged to France before King Louis XV gave it to his cousin King Charles III of Spain as a gift.

Why did King Louis XV of France give the Louisiana territory to his cousin King Charles III of Spain?

• It was King Charles III birthday.

• Spain helped France in a war against Great Britain.

• Spain won a bet with France.

• King Charles III paid for it.

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The United States could not grow any bigger because of the Louisiana Territory. The king of France had given the territory to the king of Spain. The pioneers could only settle a little west of the Appalachian Mountains. They made a good life hunting and trapping, but it was hard to get their good to market because of the mountains. The pioneers had to float their goods down the Mississippi or Ohio River on flatboats.

During this time, which country owned the port of New Orleans?

• The United States

• Great Britain

• Spain

• France

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The Americans did not have to pay to use the port because they signed an agreement with the Spaniards. Many Americans came to the area and they used the port a lot. This made the Spaniards nervous because they were afraid the Americans would take over.

What is the name of the treaty America made with Spain

• Pinckney’s Treaty

• The French American Treaty

• The port of New Orleans Treaty

• The Treaty of Spain

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Some settlers moved west between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. They came hoping to build a better life for themselves and their families.

How did the settlers support themselves after moving west?

• Some were friendly; some were mean.

• Some built boats; some built houses.

• Some opened new businesses; some started large farms.

• Some started farming; some worked with Napoleon.

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Spain broke the treaty in 1798. Sometimes it closed the New Orleans port to Americans. Other times, Americans had to pay a tax to use it.

How did this affect the Americans?

• Americans were angry and were worried about not being able to make a living.

• Americans thought that it was fair to pay for using the port.

• All Americans moved back east.

• Americans found another port to use in order to sell their goods.

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Some Americans did not move west. They stayed in America.

Why did some Americans choose to stay?

• They did not want America to grow.

• They were afraid of Napoleon.

• They didn't like farming.

• They were proud to be Americans.

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