The Louisiana Territory (1803)

According to the passage, why did Napoleon decide to sell the Louisiana territory to the U.S.?

• He wanted to form an alliance with the U.S.

• The French empire was stalled by revolution in Haiti and expensive wars in Europe.

• The territory was not valuable to France.

• The U.S. threatened France with war.

How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana territory according to the passage?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Jefferson coveted Louisiana, but the territory presented a ________ problem: nowhere does the document authorize the president to purchase new territory.

• constitutional

• financial

• military

• diplomatic

The passage states that Jefferson ultimately chose in favor of territorial expansion because he believed his power to make treaties justified his actions.

• True

• False

According to the passage, what was one benefit Jefferson saw in acquiring the Louisiana territory?

According to the map, in what year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

• 1800

• 1803

• 1805

• 1810

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States, as shown on the map?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Mexico

The Louisiana Purchase territory was acquired by the United States in _____

• 1803

• 1776

• 1865

• 1812

Which of the following territories was NOT part of the Louisiana Purchase according to the map?

• Louisiana Territory

• Oregon Country

• Orleans Territory

• Mississippi Territory

According to the map, the Mississippi Territory was established in 1804.

• True

• False