Louisiana Purchase

The Constitution allows the President to purchase land.

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Everyone in the U.S. agreed with the Louisiana Purchase.

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The US gained control of New Orleans in 1803.

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The Louisiana Purchase cost America $35 million in 1803.

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Monroe went to France to buy all of the Louisiana Territory.

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France sold the Louisiana Territory due to war debt.

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15 states eventually made up the Louisiana Purchase.

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Which of the following was NOT a state that was created from the land bought

during the Louisiana Purchase?

• South Dakota

• Wyoming

• Alabama

• Arkansas

Why did many oppose the purchase of Louisiana?

• It was too much money.

• It would create a feud with France.

• Spain would try to fight them for the land.

• It was not a wise financial decision at the time.

Why was Napoleon convinced to sell Louisiana?

• He thought the United States would become more powerful if they owned the property.

• He became desperate for money after going into debt fighting wars.

• He wanted to sell it to the United States before Great Britain could buy it.

• He had no interest in keeping the property on a different continent.