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United States History: The Louisiana Purchase

A United States history kahoot for grade 9 - 12 created to test your knowledge on the Louisiana Purchase. Based on NSS-USH.5-12.4 ERA 4: EXPANSION AND REFORM (1801-1861

From whom did Napoleon Bonaparte of France receive the Louisiana Territory?

Spain returned it after some persuasion. Italy returned it after a war with France. England sold the land to Napoleon. France always had the territory.
After news of the secret transfer of the territory leaked, how did Americans react?

They did not have much concern over the transfer of land. They were concerned about a strong French presence. They feared the U.S. might have to ally with Britain. They feared the Native Americans would take over more land.
Why were James Monroe and American ambassador Robert Livingston sent to Paris?

Jefferson wanted to start a new alliance with France. Napoleon was threatening the United States. Napoleon had large ambitions for an American empire. Jefferson wanted to buy New Orleans and western Florida.
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