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Chapter 10
The Louisiana Purchase Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why was the Louisiana Purchase a significant event in U.S. history? | The Louisiana Purchase was significant because it doubled the size of the U.S. |
| What was Sacagawea’s role in the Lewis and Clark’s expedition? | Sacagawea acted as an interpreter, helped them get horses from the Shoshone Indians, taught them survival skills and she guided them through the land. |
| Why did Thomas Jefferson send James Monroe to France to negotiate a purchase with French leader Napoleon Bonaparte? | Because Thomas Jefferson said, "The U.S. must control New Orleans so we can control trade and travel on the Mississippi River.” |
| How did Napoleon Bonaparte respond to the United States’ offer to buy New Orleans? | Napoleon Bonaparte offered to sell the entire Louisiana Territory because France needed money. |
| Where did Lewis and Clark start their journey? | Missouri |
| What mountains did Lewis and Clark travel across? | The Rocky Mountains |
| How far west did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel? | To the Pacific Ocean |
| What were some of the goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? | To identify a route across the Rocky Mountains all the way to the Pacific Ocean and to learn about the people and geography of the region. |