Lewis and Clark

Who did the United States buy the Louisiana Purchase from?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Germany

Who was President of the United States when we purchased land from France?

• Washington

• Adams

• Jefferson

• Hamilton

Originally, the United States only wanted to buy _______ from France.

• the Appalachian Mountains

• Texas

• the Mississippi river

• New Orleans

Why did the United States want to control New Orleans?

• To find gold

• To slowly expand westward

• To trade/travel on the Mississippi River

Jefferson was conflicted about buying the Louisiana Territory because he thought he could only do only what the Constitution says. Is that loose or strict construction?

• Loose Construction

• Strict Construction