Ch 10 2 — Today s Targets Explain the

Ch. 10. 2 - Today’s Targets: Explain the impact of the Louisiana Purchase

French What four nations claimed parts of land West of the Mississippi?

In 1803, about what percent of the U. S. did Louisiana represent? 50 %

Who would be more in favor of gaining the land west of the Mississippi River – New England or the Southern states? Southern states because they were more affected economically Why? & geographically

Why would it be important to control the Mississippi River? * Ensure the safe transport of goods to market from the middle of the country

What benefits would the U. S. gain by acquiring Louisiana? • more than doubled its size • benefit trade • Mississippi River provided a line of communication from North to South Other benefits?

Compare & Contrast The West in 1800 1. Area between The 2. Area between the Miss Appalachian Mtns & River & Rocky Mtns Miss River 1000 s of settlers from the east cross the mtns into the region – Kentucky, Tennessee, & Ohio become states 3. Area along the Pacific Coast The vast region was the. Attracted settlers object of negotiations from Spain, Russia, between France & Great Britain, & the Spain United States Similarities: All the regions had been inhabited by Natives for 1000 s of years. All contained vast resources & wildlife. Read “The West in 1800” p. 345

A DEAL TOO GOOD TO PASS UP Napoleon’s offer to sell Louisiana Why? • alarmed by American determination to keep the Port of New Orleans open • abandoned plans for a French colony in America • America’s money needed to fight war in Europe • Total cost = $15 million Cost per acre? about 2. 9 cents!!

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Lewis and Clark Expedition Effects: 1803 - 1806 Lewis and Clark Expeditions • Accurate maps • Scientific & geographic information • growing interest in the west

The Louisiana Purchase Cause The Louisiana Purchase 1802, Spain closes N. O. to U. S. shipping. France acquires Louisiana. American who use the Mississippi River want U. S. to declare war on Spain & France 2. Napoleon offers to sell all of Louisiana Territory v Fears American determination v give up plan to colonize N. A. v needs money to fight wars Effect 1. 3. To avoid war, Jefferson offers to buy New Orleans from France Jefferson is thrilled with the offer § negotiates purchase for $15 million (~3 cents/acre) § Congress must approve § U. S. doubles in size

Exploring Louisiana Cause Exploring Louisiana Territory Jefferson planned Effect 1. exploration since 1802: o gather information o search for a NW Passage to China 2. Exploring the South v Zebulon Pike searches for sources of Arkansas & Red Rivers v arrested by Spanish 3. Lewis & Clark set out in summer, 1803, reach Pacific Coast in Nov. 1805, return to St. Louis in 1806. Gather information and make maps. Reports increase interests in the West Brings back valuable information on American SW § Spanish a threat § some misinformation § Great Plains described as a “treeless desert,

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