Louisiana Purchase

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In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

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1803

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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

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France

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What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

What country had refused to allow the U.S. to use the port at New Orleans?

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Spain

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How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

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$15 million

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The two Americans that were sent to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France.

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Monroe & Livingston

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The Emperor of France that sold the Louisiana Territory to the USA?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

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It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river.

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Why did Napoleon lose interest in Louisiana?

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He no longer controlled Haiti.

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What is represented by "4" on this map?

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The United States (before 1803)