Louisiana Purchase Flashcards
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte?
French ruler who was conquering Europe
Who were Haiti/Caribbean under?
Under French Control
What did Napoleon want to do in New Orleans?
Grow crops
Who revolted and were they successful?
Haiti (slaves) revolt and are successful
Why did French sell Louisiana?
To pay off debt
What were the effects of Louisiana Purchase?
U.S doubled in size (1803) and New Orleans up to Canada and West of Illinois to the Rocky Mountains.
What did Jefferson want to do West?
Explore the West and befriend Indian Traders
Who lead the voyages?
Lewis and Clark (and Pike)
What did Lewis and Clark pass out?
Beads, Knives, blankets to Native Americans.
Where did L & C stay?
They stayed the winter with Mandan’s at the foot of Rocky Mountains (North Dakota)
Who did they befriend at the expedition?
Native American woman named Sacagawea
What did Native Americans inform Lewis and Clark to take?
The Continental Divide
What is the Continental Divide?
a mountain ridge that separates the river systems flowing toward opposite ends of the continent.
What is Pike?
Tallest mountain in Rocky Mountains
What happened to the Territory around New Orleans?
It became populated and applies for statehood
