1. THE WEST IN 1800 3 European countries claimed land on the west coast Spain – California from San Diego to San Francisco Russia – Along the coast to Alaska Britain – claimed land in the region north of the 42 ° parallel France took Louisiana back from Spain in 1800 Spain had closed the port of New Orleans to Americans

2. Ruled by Napoleon Bonaparte Wants to colonize American territory Defeated in the West Indies and unable to invade North America To avoid hostilities, Jefferson offered to buy New Orleans because Spain had not let us trade France offered to sell all of Louisiana Territory Jefferson was torn by his personal beliefs versus what could help the country

3. Louisiana Territory purchased from France Treaty ratified in 1803 Constitution said nothing about acquiring new territory Jefferson knew it was important to explore and know the land and get there first to claim borders Asked Congress for $2,500 to fund a westward expedition Contracted Meriwether Lewis to lead He chose friend William Clark to co-lead it Lewis & Clark brought on Sacagawea as a guide Doubled the size of the U.S.A. Costless than 5 cents/acre= $15 million Cost less than 5 cents/acre= $15 million

7. Answer below your notes (complete sentences mean you do not need to write the question) ► What do you think Jefferson knew about western lands? ► What area do you think Jefferson knew the least about? Why? ► Who, if anyone, had more or different information about those areas? ► Why was it important for Jefferson to learn things about this land?

8. Underneath the questions ► Create a list of 8 – 10 things Jefferson might have wanted Lewis and Clark to accomplish