1. The United States Expands West
The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition
October 14, 2014

2. Starter
What is judicial review and why is it important? (Hint pg. 199)
What does the 12th amendment state?

3. The Louisiana Purchase
In 1800, France regains Louisiana from Spain in secret deal
Worried about control of Mississippi River, Jefferson sends delegation to Paris
Napoleon needs money to fight war in Europe
France sells Louisiana to U.S. for bargain price of $15 million
More than doubled size of U.S.

5. Lewis and Clark Expedition
Jefferson sends Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore Louisiana Territory
Found path through Rocky Mountains, reached Pacific Ocean
Along the way they met Sacagawea, a Native American woman who served as a guide

6. Mr. Harrington Ch. 6 U.S. History
Interactive Map
GIVE EACH STUDENT A COPY OF THE US MAP AND LET THEM TRACE THE ROUTE OF LEWIS & CLARK.
Mr. Harrington Ch. 6 U.S. History