Western Expansion

What US president bought the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

• 1800

• 1803

• 1850

• 1900

Reorder the following

• President Jefferson doubles the size of the country

• France sells the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million dollars

• Spain sells land to France

• Lewis & Clark explore

How many states were made from the Louisiana Purchase?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Why did Americans want more land?

• To build citiies

• To grow crops and raise animals

• To explore

Who did Thomas Jefferson but the Louisiana Purchase from?

• England

• France

• Spain

• Italy

What type of animal proved to be very dangerous because they were not afraid of humans?

• Grizzly Bear

• Buffalo

• Wolves

• Mountain Lions

What group of people already called the west home?

• English

• French

• Native Tribes

What animal numbered in the millions and was a primary food source for the Native tribes?

• Prairie Dog

• Buffalo

• rabbits

• beaver

What animal was trapped for its pelt.? The pelts were wanted in Europe as a fancy clothing item.

• Fox

• Beaver

• muskrat

• skunk