Exploring the Louisiana Purchase

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What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

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1803

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Which two explorers led the Corps of Discovery to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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From which country did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory?

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France

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What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

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How did Sacagawea contribute to the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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By acting as a guide and interpreter with Native American tribes

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Which President authorized the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What impact did the Louisiana Purchase have on the United States?

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It doubled the size of the United States

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Where did the Corps of Discovery stay for the winter of 1804-1805? Options: Fort Lincoln, Fort Jefferson, Fort Adams, Fort Mandan

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Fort Mandan

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

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Napoleon Bonaparte