People
President in 1801
Thomas Jefferson
This district was named after Christopher Columbus.
District of Columbia.
Which rivers did Lewis and Clark travel?
Missouri, Snake, Columbia.
What does the word prospect mean?
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What concerns did Jefferson have about French control of Louisiana?
France might block off trade by closing the port at New Orleans or stop Americans from moving west.
Army officer who accompanied Meriwether Lewis.
William Clark.
This river lead to the Pacific Ocean.
Columbia River.
During which years did they explore?
1804-1806
What does the word exhilarated mean?
excited.
What goals did Lewis and Clark have for their expedition?
to explore the Louisiana Territory and all the land to the Pacific Ocean.
French general who sold the Louisiana Territory to Thomas Jefferson.
Napoleon Bonaparte.
The majority of travel was along this river.
Missouri River.
Which European countries claimed areas that eventually became the United States?
Great Britain, Spain, and Russia.
What does the word breakers mean?
waves that break on a shore.
Describe the lands that became part of the United States under the Louisiana Purchase.
all the land west from New Orleans to the border of what is now Idaho and north to Canada.
Appointed by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Territory.
Meriwether Lewis.
This river lead to the Columbia River.
Snake River.
What areas were owned by Spain?
Florida, Mexico.
How did Clark describe the Pacific?
"the object of our labors, the reward of all our anxieties"
What could you conclude about hte history of the United States if the Louisiana Purchase had not been made?
This man was hired to help lay out the city of D.C.
Benjamin Banneker.
Name of the land purchased from Napoleon Bonaparte. (Two words)
Louisiana Territory.
What areas were owned by Great Britain?
Canada.
What is a primary source?
A source that was created at the time under study.
In 1801 Washington, D.D., was located int he center of the country. Where is the center now?