Vocab
A person whose job is to determine the size, shape, and boundaries of land.
Surveyor
What was Napoleon's first reason for selling Louisiana
He needed money to pay for his wars
The expedition went through this area on the Ouachita River
Fort Miro (Monroe, LA)
This was something the expedition was asked to do along the way
Make Native American allies
What was the area that Lewis and Clark explored
A tax on imports or exports.
Customs
Why was Jefferson worried about the Treaty of San Ildefonso
He was afraid that America would have to pay customs if France took control.
The expedition started on this river
This was the first issue of the Red River expedition faced
Logjams
This is the name of Lewis and Clark's team
Corps of Discovery
A large quantity of logs that are blocking a river.
Logjam
Why was New Orleans important to the United States
We needed it for trade
The expedition went north on this river
The Ouachita River
This was the goal of the Red River expedition
Find the source of the Red River
What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition
Find a trade route to the Pacific Ocean
A group of people participating in a shared activity or occupation, usually with a special purpose
Corps
Why did the Louisiana Purchase benefit America
More trade (through New Orleans and with Native Americans)
More land for a growing population to settle on
More land for farming
Scientific discoveries thanks to the expeditions
The expedition found this on their journey
Hot Springs
What is the massive logjam blocking the Red River called
The Great Raft
What did Lewis and Clark do on their return trip
Split into two groups
A journey made for a specific reason, especially for exploration or discovery
Expedition
What was Napoleon's second reason for selling Louisiana
It was useless after Haiti became independent
These were the states the expedition went through
Arkansas and Louisiana
This was the second issue the expedition faced
The Spanish army
How many Native American tribes did they encounter
50