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Louisiana Purchase and Lewis&Clark (Louisiana Purchase (Significance,…
Louisiana Purchase and Lewis&Clark
Louisiana Purchase
Meaning
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon of France for $15 Million
Reason
France needed money to fight war
US was nervous about the stronger country of France being right next to the US, which as a new country could be easily taken over
US wanted to access the Mississippi river
Consist
President Jefferson of US and Napoleon of France
bought land from France
When
1803
Significance
Give US access to Mississippi River
Fast shipping in food and other items
Fish/Food
Gave the US control of New Orleans
Access to other countries
Faster shipping
Make the US bigger (double size)
Build more bussinesses
Resources
Power
The land had fertile soil (great benefit for US)
This would provide the US with many crops earning more money
Lewis and Clark
Meaning
President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the newly purchased Louisiana
Reason
They were sent out to find a waterway from the Atlantic to Pacific Ocean (there wasn't any)
Consist
Meriwether Lewis
William Clark
Pres Jefferson
Sent them
Sacagawea
Indian woman who guided Lewis and Clark
Significance
Document and examine plants and animals in the new territory
Won't be surprised later on and will know from what to stay away from
Met and formed relationships with the natives
The natives will contribute and get along which is good for the explorers since they'll avoid problems
Map out waterways (a river, canal, or other route for travel by water)
The rivers will provide faster transportation
Shipping will be cheaper
More food