The Louisiana Purchase Quiz

Who originally owned the Louisiana Territory before it was purchased by the United States?

• Italy

• Britain

• Spain

• France

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Which city was an important trading location at the end of the Mississippi River?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

• New Orleans

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How much was the initial amount proposed by the President to buy New Orleans or part of the Florida territory?

• 20 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

• 5 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

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

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

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Why did the French offer the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• They wanted to start a war with the US

• They wanted to sell it to Spain

• They feared a war with Britain and losing their territory

• They wanted to keep the land for themselves

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How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory, doubling the size of the country?

• 10 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 5 million dollars

Which river did the Louisiana Purchase extend the United States to?

• The Ohio River

• The Missouri River

• The Mississippi River

• The Colorado River

What was President Jefferson's initial concern about the Louisiana Purchase?

• It was too risky

• It was unconstitutional

• It was unnecessary

• It was too expensive

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