LA Purchase, War of 1812, Monroe Doctrine Test

In what year did the US purchase Louisiana?

• 1801

• 1802

• 1803

• 1804

From what country did the US buy Louisiana?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Russia

How much did thee US pay for Louisiana?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $18 million

• $25 million

Who was the leader of the nation that SOLD Louisiana?

• King George III

• Queen Victoria

• King Carlos III

• Napoleon

Who was the leader of the nation that BOUGHT Louisiana?

• Napoleon

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• King George II

What were the TWO reasons that the seller was eager to sell Louisiana?

• He needed money to fight a war with Spain

• He needed money to fight a war with Great Britain

• Cuba declared its independence

• Haiti had a rebellion and declared its independence

• He needed money to fund expeditions to China

Before Louisiana became a state, people speaking what two languages had many conflicts?

• French and Spanish

• Spanish and English

• French and English

• German and English

Which of the following was NOT a benefit the US gained by purchasing Louisiana?

• Ownership of the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans

• Access to the west coast and the Pacific Ocean

• Access to new natural resources

• Ownership of millions of acres of new, untouched land

The kidnapping of sailors and forcing them into military service.

• Isolationism

• Impressment

• Corrupt bargain

• Black Codes

New Orleans was the first capital of Louisiana, followed briefly by Donaldsonville and finally in 1849, Baton Rouge.

• True

• False