Louisiana Purchase Article (kidsdiscover.com)

In what year did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

• 1983

• 1803

• 2083

• 1613

What president led the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory?

• Donald Trump

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Ben Franklin

Why did the U.S.A want the Louisiana Territory?

• They hated France

• To win the war with Spain

• They had extra money to spend

• They wanted control of the Port of New Orleans

How much did the US pay France for the Louisiana Territory?

• $15 million

• $150 million

• $15 billion

• $150 billion

What river feeds into the Port of New Orleans that is excellent for trade and importing supplies?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande River

• Missouri River