The Louisiana Purchase

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Louisiana Purchase was a trade agreement between Louisiana and Spain in 1803.
• The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803.
• The Louisiana Purchase was a military conflict between the United States and France in 1803.
• The Louisiana Purchase was a treaty between the United States and England in 1803.

What did Spain do to the port in New Orleans that hurt the United States interests?

• Opened the port to American trade
• Built a new port for American trade
• Increased trade with the United States
• Closed the port to American trade

Who was Meriwether Lewis?

• An American explorer and leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
• A fictional character from a popular novel
• A renowned painter from the 18th century
• A famous chef known for creating the Lewis and Clark recipe

Who was William Clark?

• An ancient philosopher
• A professional athlete
• An American explorer
• A famous chef

What was the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• A military campaign during the American Civil War
• A scientific research mission to Antarctica
• An exploration of the western United States commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804
• A trade expedition to Asia in the 1600s

Why is the Lewis and Clark expedition important?

• It helped to explore and map the western territories of the United States, as well as establish American claims to the Pacific Northwest.
• It was a military expedition to conquer Native American territories
• It had no impact on the expansion of the United States
• It was a failed attempt to find a new trade route to Asia

Why is the Louisiana Purchase important?

• It doubled the size of the United States and opened up new territories for expansion.
• It resulted in the United States losing territory to other countries
• It caused a decrease in the population of the United States
• It led to the abolition of slavery in the United States

Who was Sacagawea?

• A Native American chief who guided the Lewis and Clark Expedition
• A French explorer who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition
• A Spanish translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition
• A Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Reasons why Sacagawea was important to the Lewis and Clark expedition

• She was a cook for the expedition
• She was a skilled hunter for the expedition
• She was the captain of the expedition
• She served as an interpreter and guide for the expedition.

Who was Zebulon Pike?

• A renowned painter from Italy
• A legendary musician from Germany
• An American explorer and military officer
• A famous chef from France