Louisiana joins the United States

Which country sold Louisiana to the United States?

• France

• Spain

• Germany

Who wanted to buy Louisiana in 1803?

• Lewis and Clark

• President Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What area was Louisiana in when the United States purchased it?

• Between the Rocky Mountains and Mississippi River

• Between the Pacific Ocean and Mississippi River

Why did the United States want New Orleans?

• It had good farmland

• It was a busy trade port

• It was a pretty city

What did president Jefferson do after Louisiana became part of the United States?

• He danced around it

• He joined a war

• He sent explorers to learn about Louisiana

What is the Louisiana purchase?

• The deal made to purchase Louisiana from France

• The deal to leave Louisiana alone

• The deal to get money from France

How did the United States try to make governing Louisiana easier?

• They split Louisiana into 2 districts

• It took away the governors power

• They kicked Louisiana out

What step had to be taken before Louisiana could become a state?

• Leaders had to write a constitution

• Everyone had to vote

• Leaders had to write a story

Which districts makes up most of Louisiana today?

• The district of Louisiana

• Territory of New Orleans

Why is Louisiana’s legal system special?

• Louisiana has a lot of laws

• Louisiana doesn’t have laws

• Laws from Louisiana and the US were combined