Spanish through Andrew Jackson

Which is the most likely reason that Congress agree to admit Louisiana to the Union as a state?

• The Mississippi River flowed through Louisiana and would lead to increased trade.

• The Spanish would be less likely to invade.

• The city of New Orleans was threatening to become their own state.

How was statehood beneficial to the Louisainans?

• Its citizens would be guaranteed all the rights of U.S. citizens.

• It allowed them to negotiate with Spain about its borders.

• Its enslaved people would be granted freedom.

Why did Napoleon want to gain control of Saint-Domingue?

• He wanted to reinstate slavery and use Louisiana as a supply depot.

• He intended to sell it to Spain and use the profits to invade Louisiana.

• He wanted to have access to the massive oil reserves under the state.

What was the greatest impact that the Louisiana Purchase had on the United States?

• It doubled the size of the country

• It eliminated British claims in North America

• It separated the U.S. from all Spanish claims

Who exposed Burr's plan to take control of New Orleans?

• Alexander Hamilton (Just you wait!)

• James Wilkinson

• Thomas Jefferson

What federal law did Claiborne violate when he accepted refugees from Haiti?

• Code Noir

• 1804 ban on slave import to Louisiana

• Treaty of San Ildefonso

Which was NOT a part of Britain's plan to defeat the United States in the War of 1812?

• gain control of eastern cities and ports

• Seize control of Canada

• Invade the Southern states

• Capture New Orleans and the Mississippi River

By what name did Claiborne refer to the French Creoles in Louisiana?

• Dummies

• Ancient population

• Frogs

• Foreign French

Why was Jefferson concerned about purchasing Louisiana?

• He did not believe the Constitution allowed buying land.

• He feared the Spanish would attack their new western border

• The Native Americans on the land would have to be relocated.

Why did Jefferson wish to purchase New Orleans?

• Oil, natural resources, and a national park

• The rich culture of the city would promote tourism

• Permanent access and control of the Mississippi.