Louisiana Purchase - Details and Summary - Lynn Meehan | Library

Watch this 2 minute video introducing our Westward Expansion section and then continue with the assignment on the Louisiana Purchase.

The Louisiana Purchase

Watch the video to learn about the biggest real estate deal in U.S. history, The Louisiana Purchase.  In this video, pay special attention to reasons for wanting the land and how this famous land deal would contribute to the growth of our nation.

After viewing the video, answer the questions that follow.  You are welcome to pause the video and take notes as you watch.

TIP:  PREVIEW the questions BEFORE watching the video.  Use the questions to help focus your attention while viewing.

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The video mentions that the Louisiana Purchase happened "under the most unlikely President". What facts help to BEST support this statement?

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When Thomas Jefferson learned that Spain had secretly given the Louisiana Territory to France, why was he concerned?

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What was Thomas Jefferson MOST interested in acquiring (getting) from the Louisiana Territory?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding Thomas Jefferson's instructions to Robert Livingston and James Monroe?

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What was most surprising about France's, Napolean Bonaparte's counter offer?

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Reasons the Louisiana Purchase is considered such an important event in the growth of the United States include all of the following:

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

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Explain why some U.S. citizens were unhappy, even angry, about Thomas Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana Territory.

Cite 2 reasons from the video.

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Louisiana Purchase - Details and Summary

The Louisiana Purchase

The video mentions that the Louisiana Purchase happened "under the most unlikely President". What facts help to BEST support this statement?

When Thomas Jefferson learned that Spain had secretly given the Louisiana Territory to France, why was he concerned?

What was Thomas Jefferson MOST interested in acquiring (getting) from the Louisiana Territory?

Which of the following statements is true regarding Thomas Jefferson's instructions to Robert Livingston and James Monroe?

What was most surprising about France's, Napolean Bonaparte's counter offer?

Reasons the Louisiana Purchase is considered such an important event in the growth of the United States include all of the following:CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Explain why some U.S. citizens were unhappy, even angry, about Thomas Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana Territory.Cite 2 reasons from the video.

Make a prediction: Now that the U.S. owns all of this land they know very little about, what do you predict Thomas Jefferson will do next?

Reasons the Louisiana Purchase is considered such an important event in the growth of the United States include all of the following:

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

Explain why some U.S. citizens were unhappy, even angry, about Thomas Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana Territory.

Cite 2 reasons from the video.