Who was president at this time?
Thomas Jefferson
What land did the U.S own before 1803?
all the land east of the Mississippi River
What happened to Native Americans on the land west?
They were forced off by American settlers
Why was New Orleans important to Americans?
because it was a port city
Spain owned the Louisiana territory but who did they give it to?
France
Who sold the Louisiana territory to the U.S?
Napoleon (the ruler of France)
How much did the U.S pay for the Louisiana Territory?
15 million
What two men did Thomas Jefferson ask to explore the new Louisiana territory?
Lewis and Clark
In their journals, what did Lewis and Clark write about?
the plants, animals, people and mountains they saw west
Who was York?
An African American slave that helped Lewis and Clark during the exploration
Why was Sacagawea important?
She helped Lewis & Clark navigate and communicate with Native American tribes during their expedition
What did Lewis and Clark make during and after their trip that helped many people?
new maps
How long did it take for Lewis & Clark to travel to the Pacific Ocean and back?
over 2 years
How many U.S states were there before the Louisiana Purchase?
17
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
The sale of a large piece of land west of the Mississippi River purchased from France in 1803.
What are crops?
plants grown by farmers.
