The War of 1812

What locations did the Louisiana Purchase acquire?

Answer explanation

All of Oklahoma, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

What were the reasons for the Louisiana Purchase?

Answer explanation

The U.S needed a water route for transportation and for the movement of goods, the U.S. desired The Port City of New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River, and France: Jefferson feared that France’s ownership of the Louisiana territory would interfere with trade.

What were the effects of the Louisiana Purchase?

Answer explanation

The U.S. doubled in size…for very little money, the U.S. was realizing the dream of many that included Manifest Destiny, the new territory would motivate Americans to migrate west in pursuit of land, opportunity, and freedom, French influence in North America was history…(Except in Quebec)

Who did we purchase the territory from during the Louisiana Purchase?

Answer explanation

France

What was the Treaty of Louisiana Purchase dated?

Answer explanation

April 30, 1803

Who led the expedition of the Louisiana territory and when did they start and finish?

Answer explanation

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the expedition. They started May 14, 1804 and ended on September 23, 1806.

Who wanted the U.S to gain a lot more territory?

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson

Why did Thomas Jefferson originally send men to France?

Answer explanation

To negotiate a deal to purchase New Orleans, and the Mississippi River if possible. They were only allowed to spend 10 million dollars, but the French government said that for 15 million dollars, they would sell all of the Louisiana territory.

Define Tax:

Answer explanation

Taxes on goods and services in the country.

Define Tariff:

Answer explanation

Taxes on goods and services internationally.