15 Questions
What was the primary concern of some members of Congress regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
The concern about the constitutionality of the purchase
What problem did the U.S. treasury face after ratifying the Louisiana Purchase treaty?
Inability to afford the additional $5 million expense
What was one of the significant impacts of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.?
Expansion of territory without extensive wars with European powers
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
It allowed the U.S. to double the size of the original 13 colonies.
Why did President Thomas Jefferson want to acquire the Louisiana territory?
To secure the U.S. from threats from European powers like Great Britain, France, and Spain.
What impact did expanding the territory have on the federal government and the newly created states?
It gave the federal government much more power over the newly created states.
Why did France propose the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
To fund Napoleon Bonaparte's war for domination of Europe after the French Revolution
Why were Americans concerned about the return of the port of New Orleans to France in 1800?
They feared France might regain American territory and end slavery
What was one of the main reasons for the opposition to the Louisiana Purchase of 1803?
Concerns over whether French, Spanish, and free-black residents would become citizens
What was one of the main objectives of the Corps of Discovery expedition?
To establish a presence in the Oregon territory before any other Europeans
Which river did the Corps of Discovery mainly travel along during their expedition?
Missouri River
What role did the Native Shoshone guide Sacagawea play in the Corps of Discovery expedition?
She provided essential guidance and support throughout the expedition
What was the impact of the Gold Rush on settlement in the western areas?
It caused an increase in the number of wagon trains going west
What was one of Jefferson's main considerations about the Louisiana Purchase?
Recognition that it was inhabited by various tribes of Native Peoples
What was the process for conquest and settlement of western lands as documented in the text?
Resettle Native peoples by treaty to less desirable land
Test your knowledge about the political opposition and concerns surrounding the Louisiana Purchase, including conflicts with Spain, France, and Great Britain. Explore the historical events and perspectives that shaped this pivotal moment in American history.
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