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How much did the US pay for the Louisiana Territory?
$15 Million
Who was the Governor of Louisiana during the territorial period?
William Claiborne
How many parishes does Louisiana have today?
64
Who was president during the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson sent these two guys to try and find a water route to the Pacific
Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark's Native American Guide was named
Sacagawea
During the territorial period, most Louisiana residents spoke which two languages?
French and Spanish
The first French Explorers to explore Louisiana were led by
Robert Lasalle
How did LaSalle die?
Murdered by his men
Who killed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel?
Aaron Burr
Who was a famous Pirate and smuggler during the time of Louisiana being a territory?
Jean Lafitte
In 1809, Slave refugees from what country were allowed into Louisiana?
St. Domingue (Haiti
Leader of France who sold the Louisiana Territory to the US
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Seven
A lawless disputed area between Spanish Texas and Louisiana
The Neutral Strip
