The Louisiana Purchase Would You Close the Deal

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What year was the Louisiana Purchase made?

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1803

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How did pioneers transport their goods to market?

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They sent them down the Mississippi River.

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Who owned the land west of the United States in the 1800s?

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Spain

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What could you see in the image on page 33?

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What a French warship looked like.

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Who became president of the United States in 1801?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What is the Louisiana Purchase?

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A land deal in 1803 where the U.S. bought a large territory from France.

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Why was the Mississippi River important to pioneers?

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It was a major route for transporting goods.

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Who was the president during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What country did the U.S. buy the Louisiana Territory from?

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France.

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What was one effect of the Louisiana Purchase?

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It doubled the size of the United States.