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Louisiana Purchase, Battle of the Alamo

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Who led the Mexican Army against the Texan forces?

Santa Anna

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Who won the Battle of San Jacinto?

Texans

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Which French ruler sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

Napoleon

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Which American president purchased the Louisiana Territory?

James Monroe

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How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Territory?

$15 million (or $0.03 an acre)

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Who led the expedition to explore the new lands purchased from France?

Merriweather Lewis and William Clark

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What was the main purpose of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?

To find a continuous water route to the Pacific Ocean.

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In what U.S. city did the Lewis & Clark expedition start?

St. Louis

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The Lewis & Clark expedition would have failed if not for the help of who?

The Indians they met along their route.

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Who was Sacajawea?

She was the 15-year old Indian girl who helped to translate for the expedition.

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What was the name of Sacajawea's baby?

Pompy

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Did Lewis & Clark find a water route to the Pacific Ocean?

No.

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Who was William Travis?

Commander of the Alamo.

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What tool or weapon is James Bowie famous for?

Bowie Knife

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What was the battle cry of the Battle of San Jacinto?

"Remember the Alamo"

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Who led the Texan army that met the Mexicans at the Battle of San Jacinto?

Sam Houston

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