Napoleon in US History

The Louisiana Purchase was Thomas Jefferson's greatest achievement because ____________

• He got a good piece of land for a small price

• He doubled the size of the United States

• He got the piece of land from Napolean Bonaparte for nearly nothing.

• He fought Napolean Bonaparte and won.

What was the primary reason Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• To fund his wars in Europe

• To establish a stronger alliance with the US

• To focus on colonizing Asia

• To prevent British expansion in North America

Which US President was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

In what year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1800

• 1803

• 1805

• 1810

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

• $5 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $50 million

Which river was a crucial part of the Louisiana Purchase, providing a vital trade route?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

• Hudson River

What was one of the main reasons Napoleon decided to sell the Louisiana Territory?

• He needed money for war

• He wanted to focus on European affairs

• He was afraid of a slave revolt

• He wanted to strengthen ties with Britain

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• Doubling the size of the US

• Gaining control of New Orleans

• Ending the War of 1812

• Expanding westward

Who was the US ambassador to France that helped negotiate the Louisiana Purchase?

• James Monroe

• John Jay

• Benjamin Franklin

• Robert Livingston

What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase on US westward expansion?

• It limited expansion

• It encouraged westward movement

• It had no impact

• It led to conflict with Canada