Understanding the Louisiana Purchase

What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1812

• 1865

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

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

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $5 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $50 million

Which river was a significant part of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

What was the primary reason for the United States to acquire the Louisiana Territory?

• To expand the cotton industry

• To gain control of the Mississippi River

• To establish a military base

• To find gold

Which explorer duo was sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory?

• Lewis and Clark

• Columbus and Magellan

• Hudson and Cartier

• Cook and Drake

How many current U.S. states were at least partially formed from the Louisiana Purchase?

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20

Which treaty officially transferred the Louisiana Territory from France to the United States?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

• Adams-Onís Treaty

• Treaty of San Ildefonso

What was one of the main challenges faced by the United States after acquiring the Louisiana Territory?

• Establishing trade routes

• Defending the territory from British attacks

• Governing and integrating the vast new lands

• Finding a new capital city