Lousisana Purchase Flashcards
What did pioneers travel west with
Conestoga
Why did the pioneers carry axes and rifles
Needed for protection,hunting for food,clearing paths for travel
Why did pioneers settle on the river
So they could ship crops to the market and trade goods
Who controlled the lower Mississippi River and New Orleans
Spain
Where did France’s leader want to build an empire on
North America and Europe
Who was France’s leader
Napoleon Bonaparte
Why did napoleon end up selling the Louisiana territory to the United States
He needed to finance from the war with the British
What did Livingston and Monroe do
Agreed to buy the land for 15 million dollars
How did this purchase affect the u.s
Doubled the size for the U.S
Opened up land
Caused problems with the Indians
What were the goals for the expedition
- learn about people and plants
- recommend fort sites
- document geography maps
- find northwest passage
Who led to Alex Hamilton’s death
Adams Burr
Who wanted to build a naval base on Santo Domingo so he could control North American
N. Bonaparte
Who led a revolt on the island and gained independence
Toussiant Louveture
Why didn’t federalist want the westward to expand
They didn’t want to lose their power or political party
Who explored the Rocky Mountains, great plains and Texas
Zebulon Pike
