Ch. 4 - Louisiana Purchase Quiz

When did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

• 1807

• 1805

• 1803

• 1801

What was the size of the Louisiana Territory acquired through the purchase?

• 1,035,000 square miles

• 828,000 square miles

• 621,000 square miles

• 414,000 square miles

Who did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Mexico

What was the main reason for the United States to acquire the Louisiana Territory?

• To establish a French settlement

• To increase livestock production

• To expand westward

• To gain control of New Orleans

Why were some American leaders against the Louisiana Purchase?

• They feared war with Spain

• They believed it was unconstitutional

• They wanted to focus on the east coast

• They thought it was too expensive

Who did Thomas Jefferson send to France to negotiate the purchase?

• William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis

• James Monroe

• Robert Livingston

Why did Napoleon eventually agree to sell the Louisiana Territory?

• He wanted to weaken England

• He needed money for wars in Europe

• He realized the land was not valuable

• He wanted to help the United States

How much did the United States agree to pay for New Orleans and the west bank of the Mississippi River?

• 5 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

What was the total amount the United States paid for the entire Louisiana Territory?

• 5 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

Why was the Louisiana Purchase vital to the success of America?

• It provided valuable natural resources

• It allowed control of rivers and ports for trade

• It increased the population of the country

• It established a strong military presence