Louisiana Purchase

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.

Which country owned the Louisiana Territory?

• England

• Spain

• France

• Russia

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lewis and Clark started their Journey in ____________

• Missouri

• Idaho

• Oregon

• Tennessee

Which 2 statements describe Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.

• She acted as an interpreter and helped them get horses from the Shoshone Indians.

• She taught them survival skills and guided them through the land

• She took notes and wrote in their journals.

• She traveled to St. Louis to help Lewis and Clark start their journey.

Which mountain mountains did Lewis and Clark cross?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Misty Mountains

How far west did Lewis and Clark travel?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mississippi River

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean