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Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Mexico

What was the year of the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1900

• 1800

Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

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

• $10 million

• $5 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

Which river served as the western boundary of the Louisiana Territory?

• Mississippi River

• Hudson River

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

What was the main reason for the United States to acquire the Louisiana Territory?

• To gain control of the port of New Orleans and secure access to the Mississippi River for trade and transportation.

• To prevent European powers from gaining control of the territory

• To establish a military presence in the region and protect American interests

• To expand the United States' territory and increase its power

Which explorer was sent by President Jefferson to explore the newly acquired territory?

• Christopher Columbus

• Marco Polo

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

What was the nickname given to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Discovery Corps

• Journey of the West

• Corps of Discovery

• Explorers United

Which Native American woman served as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Sitting Bull

• Pocahontas

• Crazy Horse

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in terms of territorial expansion?

• The Louisiana Purchase only affected a small portion of the United States and had no trade benefits.

• The Louisiana Purchase reduced the size of the United States and limited trade routes.

• The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and provided access to important trade routes.

• The Louisiana Purchase had no impact on territorial expansion.

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