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Who sold us the Lousiana Territory and in what year? | France sold us Louisiana Territory in 1803 for 15 Million dollars. |
Why did Thomas Jefferson want Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory? | He wanted them to map the land, find water routes and land routes, discover new plants and animals, and record any new findings. |
What were some of the difficulties that the expedition encountered? | Unfriendly tribes Cold winters Rocky mountains Wild bears |
How were Lewis and Clark able to get horses to cross the Rocky Mountains? | Sacagawea's brother was the chief of the tribe and he gave them the horses. |
Who was Antonio de Santa Anna? | He was a general in the Mexican Army. |
What happened at The Alamo in Texas? | We were defeated at the Alamo by Anotino de Santa Anna. We later went back and won Texas when Santa Anna surrendered. |