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Why did Jefferson want to purchase New Orleans from France?
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He feared that France would be interested in expanding and Napoleon had won many battles in Europe and controlled the New Orleans port
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How could French control of New Orleans hurt the US economy?
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Many US farmers shipped goods to New Orleans down the Mississippi. French control could block US trade and expansion
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What was the Louisiana Purchase?
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It was land purchased from France in 1803 by Jefferson and doubled the size of the US
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Jefferson asked ___________ to lead the expedition to explore Louisiana and the Missouri River and to find a safe route to the Pacific Ocean?
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Meriwether Lewis
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Who joined in the Expedition?
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William Clarke
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After Louisiana Purchase, what areas bordering US were still claimed by European countries?
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Oregon Country, Mexico, Canada and Florida
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Why do you think Jefferson asked Lewis to write detailed descriptions?
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So they can publish it
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How did the US grow while Jefferson was President?
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US doubled in size with the Louisiana Purchase.
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