Chapter 16.1
Discover How America Doubled in Size Overnight
You will explore the amazing Louisiana Purchase and learn how one historic deal changed America forever.
What You'll Learn
You learn how Jefferson bought Louisiana Territory from France
You discover why Mississippi River access was extremely important
You explore how Lewis Clark expedition mapped new territory
You understand how purchase doubled young nation's total size
What You'll Practice
1
You identify key facts about the eighteen-oh-three purchase
2
You explain why New Orleans port was strategically important
3
You analyze how territory purchase affected national geographic growth
Why This Matters
You learn how strategic decisions and territorial expansion shaped America into the large, diverse nation you live in today.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Louisiana Purchase
Territory Expansion
Lewis Clark
Jefferson
Westward Growth
OH Curriculum Aligned
