Unit 1-Thomas Jefferson's Presidency-Lesson 6- Domestic Policies-Louisiana Purchase Flashcards
What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?
1803
Why did Jefferson want to make the purchase?
Feared that a strong French presence in the middle of the country would force the US into an alliance with Britain
Who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase deal with Napolean?
Secretary of State James Monroe
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?
15 million dollars
With the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase how much did the US grow?
The US doubled in size
The Louisiana Purchase included land that eventually became part or all of how many current U.S. states.
15 current states
What year did Thomas Jefferson appoint the exploration of the new land?
1803
Who was tasked to explore all of the new territories?
Merriweather Lewis and William Clark (Lewis & Clark)
How far did Lewis and Clark explore?
From St.Louis to the Pacific Coast
