This week you will be furthering your knowledge of the Louisiana Purchase, as well as the journey of Lewis and Clarke. Use the pages connected to the "Westward Expansion" section of our www.americanhistory.nu web page to find your answers. Good luck!

1. How many million acres were purchased in the Louisiana Purchase?

2. In addition to James Monroe, who was the chief negotiator for Thomas Jefferson?

3. How many states resulted from the Louisiana Purchase?

4. Which American negotiator arrived before James Monroe?

5. Why did the American envoy have to make decisions on their own?

6. Look at the section marked "The Acquisition in Retrospect". What were some of the benefits of the purchase?

7. What comment about a "city" and a "hill" did John Winthrop make?

8. What was the difference between the Native American concept of land and the settlers'?

Go to "What was the expedition" and then click on the link marked "Historic Steps of Lewis and Clark". You will then go on a choose your own adventure type expedition where you will need to answer questions correctly to continue.

9. What were the main items conveyed in Lewis and Clarke's "careful journals"?

10. What was the main type of traveler the expedition was looking for?

11. What was John Newman's offense and what was his punishment?

12. What was the difference between the two rivers the men faced?

13. Who was allowed to vote? Why is this unique to the time period?

14. What was the best site for the camp near the Columbus River?

15. Who currently holds the documents from the expedition?

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