Louisiana Purchase 1803 Flashcards
1
Q
When did James Monroe sign the Louisiana Purchase?
A
April 1803
2
Q
How much land did the Louisiana Purchase acquire?
A
2.1 million km2
3
Q
How much did LP land cost the USA per acre?
A
Less than 3 cents
4
Q
The Louisiana Purchase __ the territory of the USA
A
doubled
5
Q
The Louisiana Purchase gave the USA control of New Orleans. Why was this a strategic priority?
A
Vital for trade and access to the Mississippi River (crucial for western farmers exporting goods)
