Louisiana Purchase

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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

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1803

Front

With the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, the United States could expand ___?

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to the west

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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

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France

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What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory? Options: $100,000, $1 million, $15 million, $100 million

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$15 million

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Which of the following statements is true about Thomas Jefferson's vision of the future of the US? Options: He believed that each man needed to own his own business. , He believed that the US should expand Westward and grow. , He believed that all men should own slaves. , He thought everything was fine and they needed to leave everything alone.

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He believed that the US should expand Westward and grow.

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Which port did Jefferson want to control? Options: Savannah, New Orleans, Mexico, Mississippi

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New Orleans

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The Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

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It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river.

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Who had control of the Lower Mississippi and New Orleans before France had it? Options: Britain, Portugal, Spain, Germany

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Spain