Louisiana Purchase

Lewis and Clark Pre-Test (Not Graded) Number your paper from For each statement write T for True or F for False. 1. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, there were woolly mammoths roaming the West. 2. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, there was a tribe of blue-eyed Indians living in the West that spoke Welsh, the language of people from Wales, a region on the west coast of Great Britain.

3. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, there was a river or series of connected rivers starting at the Mississippi, that crossed the western mountains and reached the Pacific Ocean. 4. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, the Appalachian Mountains were taller than the Rocky Mountains. 5. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, the West had many erupting volcanoes. 6. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, unicorns were found living in the West.

7. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, there were mountains made entirely of salt found in the West. 8. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, 7 foot tall beavers could be found in the West. 9. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, buffaloes were small friendly creatures. 10. At the time Thomas Jefferson lived, Peruvian llamas (an animal native to Peru, in South America) could be found roaming the West.

Louisiana Purchase Notes Why we bought it? France got the land from Spain in Farmers worried that France would close Mississippi River 1803—Pres. Jefferson bought Louisiana Territory for $15 million (3 cents per acre) How we explored it? —Lewis and Clark explored it, along with Sacagawea 4 “missions” to accomplish—1) Make accurate maps; 2) meet with and establish friendly relationships with Indians; 3) looked for all- water route to Pacific Ocean; 4) learn about natural resources found in new territory. Claimed Oregon Country for the US

Work Time—What to do… 1. Work on and finish map 1 st !! (due tomorrow) 2. Read “Journey of Lewis & Clark” (due Thurs) Complete Crossword Puzzle Highlight where in the reading the answer to each crossword clue can be found and number it

Tuesday, October 23 End-of-Class Wrap-Up Discuss with your “Elbow Partner”: Why do you think it was important to Thomas Jefferson that Lewis and Clark explore the Louisiana Territory?