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What was the Louisiana Purchase?
A land deal in 1803, where France sold the Louisiana territory for 15 million to pay their war w Hati.
Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson.
What year was the Louisiana Purchase completed?
1803.
Which country sold the Louisiana territory to the United States?
France.
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
True.
What was one of Thomas Jefferson’s major concerns regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
Whether the purchase was constitutional.
Who was the president before Thomas Jefferson?
John Adams.
What years did Thomas Jefferson serve as president?
1801 to 1809.
Fill in the blank: The Louisiana Purchase was negotiated by Robert ______ and James Monroe.
Livingston.
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
True or False: Marbury v. Madison occurred in 1803.
True.
What role did Spain play in the Louisiana Purchase?
Spain originally controlled the territory before transferring it to France.
Which two nations were involved in the transfer of the Louisiana territory prior to the U.S. acquisition?
Spain and France.
What was a significant effect of the Louisiana Purchase on U.S. expansion?
It facilitated westward expansion and exploration.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a reason for the Louisiana Purchase? A) To gain control of the Mississippi River B) To reduce the size of the U.S. C) To avoid war with Spain D) To expand slavery
A) To gain control of the Mississippi River.
Who was the leader of France at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
What was one of the main motivations for the U.S. to acquire the Louisiana territory?
To secure land for agriculture and settlement.
What was the population of the Louisiana territory at the time of purchase?
Approximately 60,000.
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase included land that is now part of U.S. states.
True.
What was the significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
It was commissioned to explore the newly acquired Louisiana territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
It was unconstitutional for Thomas to get the L.T with the money of the people, so how did he get the L.T Constitutionally?
By using a treaty
Fill in the blank: The Louisiana Purchase was negotiated for a total of ______ dollars.
$15 million.
What was John Adams’ stance on the Louisiana Purchase?
He was generally supportive of westward expansion but was not president during the purchase.
What did the U.S. gain control of through the Louisiana Purchase that was crucial for trade?
The port of New Orleans.
