Louisiana Purchase

How does being close to or on bodies of water (oceans, rivers, lakes, streams) help cities or countries thrive? Think of at least two examples and type them below, using complete sentences.

Which President bought the Louisiana Territory from the French Empire?

• George Washington

• Millard Fillmore

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

Which major river was located in the Louisiana territory?

• Mississippi River

• Allegheny River

• Ohio River

• Poulet River

The United States bought the Louisiana Purchase from which country?

• Mexico

• Canada

• France

• Haiti

Which of the cities below was located in the Louisiana Territory that was purchased by the United States in 1803?

• Atlanta

• Pittsburgh

• New Orleans

• New York City

A Slave Rebellion in which island nation listed below caused Napoleon Bonaparte to abandon his plans of creating a French empire in North America.

• Haiti

• Dominican Republic

• Miami

• Nova Scotia

Why was the Louisiana Purchase important to the United States? (Choose all the answers that apply)

• The Louisiana Purchase dramatically increased the land area and geographic range of the United States.

• The Louisiana Purchase gave the United States greater access to key waterways.

• The Louisiana Purchase would lead to Lewis and Clark exploring much of the American West.

• The Louisiana Purchase got rid of slavery in the United States.

How did the United States benefit from having access to New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase went into effect? What were the geographic advantages of New Orleans. (Hint: Think of waterways)