Lousiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Concept Check

1. 1. Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

2. 2. Why did Jefferson want the Louisiana Territory?

• The port of New Orleans was there

• He wanted to force the Native Americans out

• He wanted to prove he was a good president

• He wanted to spend money

3. 3. What Country did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?

4. 4. Why did France sell the Louisiana Territory?

• They wanted Americans to be in more debt

• They wanted to show Americans that they were nice

• They needed money for wars they were fighting

• They had no choice, Jefferson made them

5. 5. Who were the two men who went to negotiate the purchase from France?

• Lewis and Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and George Washington

• James Monroe and Robert Livingston

• Benjamin Franklin and Samuel Adams

6. 6. How much money did Livingston and Monroe pay for the Louisiana Territory? _____ Million

7. 7. What is this famous sale known as?

• The Louisiana Deal

• New Orleans Port Sale

• Louisiana Option

• The Louisiana Purchase

9. 9. Who was hired to explore the newly purchased land?_______ and ________

10. 10. Which of the following was another goal of the expedition?

11. -Gather information on the plants

12. -Gather information on the animals

13. -Take notes about the geography of the land

• Create maps and find an all water route to the Pacific Ocean

• Meet all of the Native Americans and learn how to live off the land

• Find a way to the Gulf of Mexico

• Earn money trading

11. 11. Who was the guide and translator for the exploration?

• Merriwether Lewis

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• William Clark