Gallopade ch. 10 The Louisiana Purchase

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Why did President Jefferson send James Monroe to France to purchase land from Bonaparte?

Back

He wanted to gain control of the Port of New Orleans.

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What was Bonaparte's reaction to President Jefferson's offer?

Back

He offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for an incredible price.

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Where did Lewis & Clark start their expedition?

Back

St. Louis, Missouri

Front

What landform did the group find difficult to travel across? Options: the Mississippi River, the wild frontier, the Smoky Mountains, the Rocky Mountains

Back

the Rocky Mountains

Front

How far west did the Lewis & Clark expedition travel?

Back

all the way to the Pacific Ocean and back

Front

Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant (so important) to U.S. history?

Back

it doubled the size of the United States at the time

Front

Which country occupied or claimed ownership of Florida and Mexico at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

Spain

Front

How many acres did President Jefferson purchase from France with the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

530 million

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How many people died from starvation or sickness during Lewis & Clark's 2 year expedition?

Back

just one man

Front

How many new plants and animals were discovered and recorded in the journals Lewis & Clark brought back?

Back

more than 100 plants and 100 animals