Louisiana Purchase Historical Facts

Louisiana Purchase Historical Facts

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on Thomas Jefferson's presidency and the challenges he faced with Spain over the Mississippi River. It explains the secret Treaty of Fontainebleau, Jefferson's negotiations with France, and Napoleon's decision to sell the Louisiana territory due to financial pressures from ongoing wars. The purchase doubled the size of the US, providing economic benefits and making it one of the largest land deals in history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main issue Thomas Jefferson faced with Spain regarding the Mississippi River?

Spain restricted U.S. access to the Mississippi River.

Spain demanded high tariffs on U.S. goods.

Spain refused to sell Louisiana.

Spain wanted to ally with Britain.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Treaty of Fontainebleau?

A secret agreement transferring Louisiana from France to Spain.

A treaty that ended the French and Indian War.

A treaty that established the U.S.-Canada border.

A public treaty between the U.S. and France.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the U.S. representatives sent to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase?

Robert Livingston and James Monroe

Benjamin Franklin and John Jay

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Napoleon willing to sell the entire Louisiana Territory?

He wanted to focus on European conquests.

He wanted to establish a new French colony in Asia.

He needed funds for wars in Europe and the Caribbean.

He planned to ally with the U.S. against Britain.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the U.S. pay per acre for the Louisiana Territory?

One dollar

Ten cents

Four cents

Twenty cents

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the size of the Louisiana Territory acquired by the U.S.?

500,000 square miles

828,000 square miles

1,000,000 square miles

300,000 square miles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which economic asset did the U.S. gain control of through the Louisiana Purchase?

The Great Lakes

The Port of New Orleans

The Hudson River

The Panama Canal

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