How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated

How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated

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Religious Studies, Other, Social Studies, History

1st - 6th Grade

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Thomas Jefferson, determined to acquire New Orleans, sent James Monroe to assist Robert Livingston in negotiations with France. Initially, Napoleon Bonaparte was reluctant to sell, but later offered the entire Louisiana Territory for $15 million. Monroe and Livingston, unable to consult Jefferson due to slow communication, decided to accept the offer. Napoleon's decision was influenced by the need for funds for wars and the impracticality of defending the territory. The video concludes with a review and quiz on the events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the total area covered by the Louisiana Territory in square miles?

500,000

828,000

1,000,000

1,200,000

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were the potential consequences if Monroe and Livingston had turned down Napoleon's offer?

The French government might build colonies

The US would have to fight for access to the Mississippi River

Both A and B

None of the above

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did President Jefferson send to Paris to help Robert Livingston make a deal with the French?

James Monroe

Alexander Hamilton

Benjamin Franklin

None of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Monroe and Livingston agree to pay for the entire Louisiana Territory?

$2,000,000

$10 million

$15 million

$25 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Napoleon decide to sell the Louisiana Territory?

To fund ongoing wars

To make the US an ally

It was too difficult to protect the area

All of the above