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Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the capital of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?
Washington D.C.
In what year was the Louisiana Purchase made?
1803
Who was the other co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
William Clark
Which Native American woman assisted Lewis and Clark during their
Sacagawea
Which river served as a major route for exploration and transportation in the Louisiana Territory?
The Mississippi River
How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 Million
Name one of the two main goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
Name the French leader who sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States.
Napolean Bonaparte
What city was the starting point for the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
St. Louis
What was a major concern of those opposed to the Louisiana Purchase?
It would expand slavery into new territories.
Which mountain range did Lewis and Clark cross during their expedition?
The Rocky Mountains
Who was the American explorer that led the expedition to explore the newly acquired territory?
Meriwether Lewis
Which area was added to the United States as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?
The entire Louisiana Territory
What was the main reason Thomas Jefferson supported the purchase?
To secure the land for westward expansion.
What type of animal did Lewis and Clark discover that was new to American science?
The Grizzly Bear
What role did William Clark play in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Co-Leader and Map Maker
What current state was the center of the Louisiana Purchase?
Missouri
What constitutional debate arose from the Louisiana Purchase?
Whether the President had the authority to purchase land.
What was the significance of the Sacagawea's presence on the expedition?
She acted as a translator and guide, and showed that the expedition was peaceful.