The Louisiana Purchase Quiz

What was one of the most significant outcomes of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It tripled the size of the United States.

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It had no impact on the size of the United States.

• It halved the size of the United States.

Which country controlled the Louisiana Territory before it was sold to the United States?

• Spain

• England

• Portugal

• France

Why was New Orleans strategically important to the United States?

• It was a cultural center.

• It was the capital of the United States.

• It was a major military base.

• It was the main route for shipping goods via the Mississippi River.

What unexpected offer did Napoleon make to the American diplomats?

• To return the territory to Spain

• To sell the entire Louisiana Territory

• To sell only New Orleans

• To form a military alliance

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

• $15 million

• $10 million

• $25 million

• $20 million

What was one of the main goals of the expeditions sent by Thomas Jefferson after the purchase?

• To negotiate with Native American tribes

• To find gold

• To map the rivers and land

• To establish new military bases

What was a significant consequence of the westward expansion into the Louisiana Territory?

• Formation of new countries

• Discovery of new spices

• Displacement of Native American tribes

• Increased trade with Europe

What major issue arose with the addition of new land from the Louisiana Purchase?

• The need for new languages

• The spread of disease

• The question of slavery

• The lack of resources

How did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to the Civil War?

• It led to disputes over slavery in new territories.

• It caused economic decline.

• It resulted in foreign invasions.

• It created new political parties.

Why is the Louisiana Purchase considered a turning point for the United States?

• It led to the discovery of oil.

• It set the stage for the U.S. to become a world power.

• It resulted in the end of the Civil War.

• It caused the U.S. to lose territory.