Jeffersonian America (part 2)

What did France do in 1802 that affected the United States' rights in the Louisiana region?

• Signed the Pinckney Treaty

• Persuaded Spain to cede Louisiana to the U.S.

• Withdrew the U.S. right of deposit at New Orleans

• Sold Louisiana to the U.S.

Which treaty guaranteed the U.S. right of deposit at New Orleans before it was withdrawn by France in 1802?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of 1795

• Pinckney Treaty

• Louisiana Purchase Treaty

Why did Napoleon seem to pose a military threat to the U.S.?

• Because he controlled the Mississippi River

• Because he had a strong naval presence in the Atlantic

• Because he was expanding his territories in Europe

• Because he had a powerful army in the Caribbean

What did Jefferson seek to buy for $10 million?

• The entire Louisiana Territory

• New Orleans and as much land as possible to the east

• Florida and its surrounding areas

• A military alliance with France

If negotiations for the purchase failed, what was the U.S. prepared to do?

• Seek an alliance with Spain

• Forge an alliance with Britain

• Declare war on France

• Increase the offer to $20 million

Who was the U.S. Ambassador to France that negotiated the purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Robert Livingston

• Benjamin Franklin

Why did Napoleon decide to sell all of Louisiana?

• He successfully conquered Santo Domingo.

• He wanted to focus on European conquests.

• He needed funds to finance his wars in Europe.

• He failed to reconquer Santo Domingo after a slave rebellion.

Why did Napoleon not want to be distracted by the U.S. as an enemy in North America?

• He was focused on his European conquests

• He wanted to maintain a strong alliance with the U.S.

• He was planning to invade South America instead

• He had no interest in territorial expansion

What was the cost of the entire Louisiana Territory as negotiated by Livingston?

• $15 million

• $3 million

• $10 million

• $5 million

How did Jefferson view the Constitution in relation to negotiating treaties for new land?

• He believed the Constitution fully authorized it.

• He believed the Constitution did not authorize it.

• He believed the Constitution required an amendment for it.

• He believed the Constitution was indifferent about it.