The Louisiana Purchase and Its Impact

The video explores the transformation of America's map over 200 years, focusing on the Louisiana Purchase. It begins with the historical context of New Orleans, its strategic importance, and the negotiations led by President Jefferson. The purchase doubled the size of the U.S., marking a turning point in American history. It initiated the concept of manifest destiny and led to the Homestead Act, encouraging settlement in new territories. The video concludes by reflecting on the significant impact of the purchase on America's development.

How did the map of America change over the past 200 years?

• It became more fragmented.

• It remained the same.

• It shrank in size.

• It expanded significantly.

Which city was a key trading location at the end of the Mississippi River?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New Orleans

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

What was the original amount Thomas Jefferson was willing to spend to acquire New Orleans?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

What was the final price for the entire Louisiana Territory?

• $18 million

• $15 million

• $12 million

• $10 million

What concept did the Louisiana Purchase help to start in America?

• Industrial Revolution

• Manifest Destiny

• Prohibition

• Civil Rights Movement

What did the Homestead Act allow people to do?

• Purchase land at low prices

• Vote in elections

• Travel freely across states

• Start their own businesses

What was the minimum acreage required to purchase land under the Homestead Act initially?

• 80 acres

• 160 acres

• 320 acres

• 640 acres

Which territory did people pressure the government to open for settlement after the Louisiana Purchase?

• Texas

• California

• Nevada

• Oklahoma

How might history have been different if the Louisiana Purchase had not occurred?

• The U.S. would have been divided into two countries.

• The U.S. would have been larger.

• The U.S. would have been the same size.

• The U.S. would have been smaller.