Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Flashcard

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Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

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France

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

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To explore and map the western territory

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Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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Which Native American woman served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Sacagawea

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What was the approximate size of the Louisiana Territory?

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828,000 square miles

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Which river did Lewis and Clark follow for a significant portion of their expedition?

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Missouri River

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What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and provided resources for westward expansion.

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Which city became the new capital of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?

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Washington D.C.

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Who was the French Emperor who initially acquired the Louisiana Territory?

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Napoleon Bonaparte