The Louisiana Purchase
Who was President when the U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson
Who were the two explorers chosen to explore the new land?
Meriwether Lewis & William Clark
Why did people move west?
For cheap land and new opportunities.
What major river was important for westward travel?
Missouri River
What did pioneers use to travel west?
Covered Wagons
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S.
True
What was the name of their expedition group?
Corps of Discovery
True or False: Westward expansion made life easier for Native American tribes.
False
What state became known as the "Gateway to the West"?
Missouri
Why was it hard for pioneers to travel west?
Mountains, rivers, weather, sickness, etc.
What country sold the Louisiana Territory to the U.S.?
France
Who helped Lewis & Clark as a guide and translator?
Sacagawea
Which two westward trails started in Missouri?
Oregon Trail & Santa Fe Trail
What river marked the eastern border of the Louisiana Purchase?
Mississippi River
What did pioneers eat on their journey?
Dried meat, beans, biscuits, etc.