Louisiana Purchase - Details and Summary

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Louisiana Purchase - Details and Summary

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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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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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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?

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.

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

Thomas Jefferson became President in 1801.

Thomas Jefferson wanted to reduce the nations debt as well as the power of the Federal government.

Thomas Jefferson did not want to buy the land but was forced into purchasing it.

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

Jefferson was worried that France might interfere with U.S. trade up and down the Mississippi River

Jefferson was concerned that France would try to get back land east of the Mississippi River that was lost during the French and Indian War

Jefferson was worried France would become too powerful trapping animals in the Mississippi River Valley.

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

Control of land that bordered present day Canada

Control of the land that bordered the Rocky Mountains

Control of the land that bordered the western banks of the Mississippi River

Control of the Port of New Orleans that linked the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $15million for all of Louisiana.

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $15 million for just New Orleans.

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $10million for all of Louisiana.

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $10million for just New Orleans.

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

Napoleon raised the price by $5 million.

Napolean included ALL of Louisiana Territory, not just New Orleans.

Napolean threatened to return the land to Spain.

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

The sale of Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the United States.

The purchase included all or part of 15 current U.S. states

It ended the French presence in North America, making it easier for the United States to control more land.

It gave the U.S. control over who used the Mississippi River.

Gaining this territory was extremely helpful to the growth of the U.S. economy

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?

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

Thomas Jefferson became President in 1801.

Thomas Jefferson wanted to reduce the nations debt as well as the power of the Federal government.

Thomas Jefferson did not want to buy the land but was forced into purchasing it.

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

Jefferson was worried that France might interfere with U.S. trade up and down the Mississippi River

Jefferson was concerned that France would try to get back land east of the Mississippi River that was lost during the French and Indian War

Jefferson was worried France would become too powerful trapping animals in the Mississippi River Valley.

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

Control of land that bordered present day Canada

Control of the land that bordered the Rocky Mountains

Control of the land that bordered the western banks of the Mississippi River

Control of the Port of New Orleans that linked the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $15million for all of Louisiana.

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $15 million for just New Orleans.

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $10million for all of Louisiana.

Thomas Jefferson authorized Robert Livingston and James Monroe to spend $10million for just New Orleans.

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

Napoleon raised the price by $5 million.

Napolean included ALL of Louisiana Territory, not just New Orleans.

Napolean threatened to return the land to Spain.

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

The sale of Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the United States.

The purchase included all or part of 15 current U.S. states

It ended the French presence in North America, making it easier for the United States to control more land.

It gave the U.S. control over who used the Mississippi River.

Gaining this territory was extremely helpful to the growth of the U.S. economy

Louisiana Purchase - Details and Summary

Louisiana Purchase - Details and Summary

The Louisiana Purchase

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?

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?

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.

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.