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Louisiana Purchase

Authored by Darlita Hedrick

Social Studies, History

4th - 5th Grade

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Louisiana Purchase
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was New Orleans such a valuable locaation?

It was the gateway to the West.

It was a port city and the center of trade for many countries.

It led to the Pacific Ocean.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country owned the Louisiana Territory?

England

Spain

France

Russia

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to try to negotiate a purchase with the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Which statement reflects Jefferson's reasoning for this action?

The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can put and end to the French influence in the U.S.

The U.S. must control New Orleans, so we can control the trade and travel on the Mississippi River.

The U.S. must control New Orleans, so we can mine for gold and silver.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Napoleon Bonaparte respond to the United States offer to buy New Orleans?

He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because they needed money.

He declared war against the U.S.

He decided to give the land to Great Britain because they offered more money.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Louisiana Purchase a significant event in U.S. history?

It started a war with France.

It ended Westward Expansion.

It doubled the size of the U.S. and began Westward Expansion.

It nearly bankrupted the U.S.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were Lewis and Clark hired to do?

But the Louisiana Territory

Explore and map the Louisiana Territory.

Find people to move back to the East.

Trade in the new territory.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Lewis and Clark started their Journey in ____________

Missouri

Idaho

Oregon

Tennessee

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