Louisiana Purchase

Which factors most likely influenced Napoleon's decision to sell Louisiana to the U.S.? (#3)

• He had a long-standing friendship with Jefferson.

• He needed money to fund another war with Britain.

• He thought the Natives should have the land

What was the Mississippi River important for the American people? (#1)

• goods/products were moved on it and sent East

• to swim in

• to get food out of it

• to drink out of 

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

• Great Britain

• France

• Russia

• Spain

Which U.S. President confirmed/bought the Louisiana Purchase?

• Donald Trump

• George Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

Napoleon wanted to sell the Louisiana Territory for this reason. (#3)

• He wanted to control the Caribbean.

• He knew Spain wanted to control the Mississippi.

• He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.

Why did Jefferson want to buy Louisiana from France? (#4)

• To defend against the British

• To help the economy

• Anger the Democratic-Republicans

• He felt like it