The Louisiana Purchase

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

• Spain

• Great Britain

• Germany

• France

2. How much did the United States government pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $2 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Corps of Discovery?

• Record information about the area's soil, water, plants, animals, weather, and insects.

• Spy on the Mexican army and bring back information about their movements.

• Build relationships with the American Indians they met along the way.

• Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson and Toussaint Charbonneau

• William Clark and Thomas Jefferson

During the expedition, who created detailed maps to share with Thomas Jefferson?

• Jean Baptiste

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

How long did it take the Corps of Discovery to reach the Pacific Ocean after leaving St. Louis?

• 21 months

• 12 months

• 15 months

• 18 months