The Louisiana Purchase Quiz

Who originally owned Louisiana before it was sold in 1803?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

• Mexico

In what year did Napoleon reacquire Louisiana for France?

• 1803

• 1789

• 1800

• 1762

Which war was France involved in that influenced their decision to sell Louisiana?

• The Revolutionary War

• The French and Indian War

• The Seven Years' War

• The Napoleonic Wars

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana territory?

• $20 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $3 million

What was the size effect of the U.S. after the Louisiana Purchase?

• It expanded by a third

• It became the largest country in the world

• It gained a few new territories

• It doubled in size

Which U.S. president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

How many states were in the U.S. before the Louisiana Purchase?

• 13

• 16

• 20

• 23

What was a major reason for the U.S.'s interest in the Louisiana territory?

• Transport and trade

• Agricultural land

• Military advantage

• Gold mining

Which two men did Thomas Jefferson send to negotiate the purchase?

• Benjamin Franklin and John Jay

• James Monroe and Robert Livingston

• Lewis and Clark

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

What concept did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Great Migration

• Manifest Destiny

• The Gold Rush