
Louisiana Purchase (PBS Video Quiz)
Authored by Lily Zhang
History
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "Sovereignty" mean?
“an event which history will record among the most splendid”
the authority to control lands without outside interference
the fight for independence from Great Britain
the first government of the U.S. was outlined in the Articles of Confederation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Napoleon Bonaparte no longer interested in the Louisiana Territory?
The Spanish wanted it back and France preferred to give the land to the U.S. instead of to a European rival
There were no natural resources in the Louisiana Territory
France lost control of Saint Domingue during a slave revolt and no longer needed the Louisiana to feed the island
The Louisiana Territory was too expensive to govern
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the U.S. President during the Louisiana Purchase?
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
James Monroe
Thomas Jefferson
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "Agrarian" mean?
Related to military interests
Related to fishing and hunting interests
Related to trade and commerce
Related to farming and agricultural interests
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How much money did the U.S. pay France for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 million
$20 million
$25 million
$125 million
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Livingston and Monroe
Monroe and Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Lewis and Clark
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