The Louisiana Purchase Quiz

What country did the United States buy the Louisiana Territory from?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

In what year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1812

• 1820

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

• $5 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $50 million

How many states were eventually created from the Louisiana Purchase territory?

• 5

• 10

• 13

• 15

Who was the President of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What river was a major reason for the United States' interest in the Louisiana Territory?

• Colorado River

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Hudson River

Which city, important for trade, was included in the Louisiana Purchase?

• New York

• Boston

• New Orleans

• San Francisco

What was a major effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It made French the second official language of the United States.

• It led to the immediate end of slavery in the acquired territory.

• It caused a war between the United States and Spain.

Which of the following explorers were sent by President Jefferson to explore the newly acquired territory?

• Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama

• Lewis and Clark

• Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta

• Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin

Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant for the United States?

• It marked the first time the United States acquired territory overseas.

• It provided land for future expansion and growth.

• It was the largest purchase of territory in history.

• It led to the discovery of gold.