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In the early 1800s, the United States owned all the land in which direction of the Mississippi River?
East
Who was the third president of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
How long did it take Lewis and Clark to reach the Pacific Ocean?
18 months or 1.5 years
What was the journey across the Rocky Mountains like?
Slow, harsh, and dangerous
About how many miles did Lewis and Clark travel during their expedition?
About 8,000 miles
What happened to the size of the United States after the purchase?
Doubled in size
What were some things Lewis and Clark were supposed to learn about during their journey?
The plants, animals, people, and land
Who were the explorers sent to explore the new land to the west?
Lewis and Clark
How much money did the United States pay for the land?
$15 million
Who helped Lewis and Clark cross the Rocky Mountains?
Sacagawea
What was the name of the land deal in which the United States bought land from France in 1803?
Louisiana Purchase
Who was the ruler of France at the time Jefferson wanted to buy land?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What port city did President Jefferson want to buy from France?
New Orleans
How many states were in the United States in 1803?
17 states
Why was the port city important for American farmers?
Farmers used it to sell their crops