The Louisiana Purchase: A Landmark in American Expansion

What was the primary reason for the United States to pursue the Louisiana Purchase?

• To gain control over the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans

• To establish a French empire in the New World

• To resolve tensions with Spain

• To expand slavery into new territories

Who was the U.S. President during the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Monroe

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• George Washington

What was the cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $20 million

• $5 million

Which treaty previously addressed navigation rights on the Mississippi River before the Louisiana Purchase?

• Pinckney Treaty of 1795

• Treaty of Paris

• Jay Treaty

• Adams-Onís Treaty

What was one of the major challenges faced by President Jefferson regarding the Louisiana Purchase?

• Concerns about the constitutional implications

• Opposition from France

• Lack of funds

• Resistance from Native American tribes