Louisiana Purchase Basics
Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was New Orleans important in the Louisiana Purchase?
It was a major trading port on the Mississippi River.
What famous expedition explored the Louisiana Territory?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Who was John Adams?
The 2nd president of the United States
Why did France sell the Louisiana Territory?
They needed money for their war with Britain.
What year did the Louisiana Purchase happen?
1803
How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the U.S.?
It doubled the size of the country.
Who guided and helped Lewis and Clark?
Sacagawea
When was John Adams president?
1797–1801
How did Adams’ choices affect the country?
He kept the U.S. safe by avoiding war.
Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?
France
How did the Louisiana Purchase help farmers?
It gave them control of shipping routes for their crops.
What river did Lewis and Clark follow for most of their journey?
The Missouri River
What major conflict did Adams face with France?
The XYZ Affair
How did the Louisiana Purchase help the U.S. avoid conflict?
It ended France’s control in North America.
How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?
15 million
How did the Louisiana Purchase help trade?
It let the U.S. control the Mississippi River and New Orleans.
What mountain range did Lewis and Clark cross?
The Rocky Mountains
How did Adams handle the XYZ Affair?
He strengthened the military but avoided going to war.
How did Adams lose support after his major decisions?
Many people disagreed with the Alien & Sedition Acts.
Why did Jefferson worry the Louisiana Purchase might be unconstitutional?
The Constitution didn’t clearly give the president power to buy land.
How did the Louisiana Purchase help the future growth of the U.S.?
It opened millions of acres for farming, settlement, and expansion west.
What was one major goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
What controversial laws did Adams pass?
The Alien and Sedition Acts
What is one main idea connecting both Adams and the Louisiana Purchase?
Leaders made big decisions that shaped the nation’s safety and growth.