Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark

Who was the leader and emperor of France during the early 1800s?

Why was Thomas Jefferson suspicious of Napoleon when he learned that the French owned Louisiana Territory?

• He thought that Napoleon would control the Mississippi River

• He thought that Napoleon would block American expansion to the west

Why was France willing to sell all of the French territory to the Americans?

• France needed money for war with Britain

• France thought that by giving this land to the Americans, they could one day rival Britain's power

How much did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory for?

What was the mission of the party of explorers organized by Thomas Jefferson?

• Map western territory

• Establish contact with Native Americans

Who did Thomas Jefferson appoint to lead the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Who proved to be extremely helpful to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

What were the benefits of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Discovered new plants and animals

• Mapped the west

• Established contact with Native Americans