Louisiana Purchase

ensure a country has the manpower and resources for future perseveration of its nation. After the war of 1812 many of America’s attention turned to exploration/settlement of its territory to the West which had been greatly influenced by the Louisiana Purchase. It is still argued that one of the most significant times in history for the United States was the acquisition of an enormous land west of the Mississippi River in 1803 by President Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson had a plan for the nation…

successful, however some tribes did try to incorporate Christian elements into their culture. Furthermore, the Thomas Jefferson’s purchase of Louisiana greatly increased US territory. He bought the territory of Louisiana from Napoleon for 15 million. This purchase forced Jefferson to reconsider his strict interpretation of the Constitution. Also another impact of the purchase was the ability to expand westward. It also causes political problems. Federalists were afraid that westward expansion…

worries under control and keep everyone focused. This attitude remained because he was a soldier. Being a soldier taught him how to not only respect others, but earn respect. Clark helped our country better itself by leading everyone across the Louisiana Purchase, while setting an example of gratitude and respect for the future. In order to make this entire trip successful, we needed help from Native American tribes. Sacagawea made this possible. Since she was an Indian herself, others…

The US fought for dominance over the Louisiana territory after Spain relinquished the land to France, granting them power to possibly found an empire from a small portion of Canada all the way to the Gulf Coast. American farmers were cheated after the French declared the New Orleans port off…

The Lewis and Clark Expedition How would you feel if you were asked by the president to lead an expedition to explore new land? When America gained the Louisiana Purchase territory, a vast property from France to expand America, the government required someone to explore and chart the region. This party of explorers was led by Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark. The expedition lasted three years with only one occupant of their crew dying along the journey. The Lewis and Clark…

believe Thomas Jefferson should buy the Louisiana Territory, in the interest of the Port of New Orleans for exporting and importing goods.To begin with the Louisiana Purchase being a great deal. The Louisiana Territory is a good deal for just 4 cents an acre. Addition that was in included is getting 828,000 acres of land that included the Port of New Orleans and Mississippi River. We are also getting more land to settle and people can live here in a Louisiana Territory. At the same time…

Jefferson deifying this philosophy set him up for implications throughout his presidency during the time of purchasing the Louisiana territory, especially since this in a way betrayed his previous political stance. Jefferson first led the country intensely against a strong federal government, due to his everlasting fear of tyranny he associated himself with the Republican Party…

advantage of some world events to secure one piece, but an important piece of their expansion. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson knowing what was going on the global scale, was able to purchase the single greatest chunk of North America in a single swoop. This purchase was the Louisiana Purchase. The Louisiana Purchase has often been described as the greatest bargain in American history. The price for the 828,000 square miles, which more than doubled the previous size of the United States,…

French Government and his role in the Louisiana Purchase all supported his agrarian beliefs. In 1770 he began the construction of his world renowned home in Monticello. Jefferson spent six years in France as a Commissioner and Minister, where he developed views of the French government and later used them to help form the government of the United States. In 1803, Jefferson more than doubled the size of the United States by carrying out the Louisiana Purchase. Although, Jefferson made some…

Lewis and Clark help clear the mysteries which were existent about Louisiana purchase Geographic discovery form the crucial goal Jefferson established for the expedition. A great deal of scientific knowledge was recorded by Lewis and Clark. The various geographic features had to be recorded and followed. As they moved they had…