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Ch. 10.2 - Today’s Targets: Explain the impact of the Louisiana Purchase French What four nations claimed parts of land West of the Mississippi? In 1803, about what percent of the U.S. did Louisiana represent? 50 % Who would be more in favor of gaining the land west of the Mississippi River – New England or the Southern states? Southern states because they were more affected economically Why? & geographically Why would it be important to control the Mississippi River? * Ensure the safe transport of goods to market from the middle of the country What benefits would the U.S. gain by acquiring Louisiana? • more than doubled its size • benefit trade • Mississippi River provided a line of communication from North to South Other benefits? Compare & Contrast The West in 1800 1. Area between The Appalachian Mtns & Miss River 2. Area between the Miss River & Rocky Mtns 1000s of settlers from the east cross the mtns into the region – Kentucky, Tennessee, & Ohio become states The vast region was the object of negotiations between France & Spain 3. Area along the Pacific Coast Attracted settlers from Spain, Russia, Great Britain, & the United States Similarities: All the regions had been inhabited by Natives for 1000s of years. All contained vast resources & wildlife. Read “The West in 1800” p. 345 A DEAL TOO GOOD TO PASS UP Napoleon’s offer to sell Louisiana Why? • alarmed by American determination to keep the Port of New Orleans open • abandoned plans for a French colony in America • America’s money needed to fight war in Europe • Total cost = $15 million Cost per acre? about 2.9 cents!! Lewis and Clark & Pike’s Expedition Routes Route animated Lewis & Clark clip Lewis and Clark Expedition Effects: 1803 - 1806 Lewis and Clark Expeditions • Accurate maps • Scientific & geographic information • growing interest in the west The Louisiana Purchase Cause The Louisiana Purchase 1802, Spain closes N.O. to U.S. shipping. France acquires Louisiana. American who use the Mississippi River want U.S. to declare war on Spain & France 2. Napoleon offers to sell all of Louisiana Territory Fears American determination give up plan to colonize N.A. needs money to fight wars Effect 1. 3. To avoid war, Jefferson offers to buy New Orleans from France Jefferson is thrilled with the offer negotiates purchase for $15million (~3 cents/acre) Congress must approve U.S. doubles in size Exploring Louisiana Cause Exploring Louisiana Territory Effect 1. Jefferson planned exploration since 1802: o gather information o search for a NW Passage to China 2. Exploring the South Zebulon Pike searches for sources of Arkansas & Red Rivers arrested by Spanish 3. Lewis & Clark set out in summer, 1803, reach Pacific Coast in Nov. 1805, return to St. Louis in 1806. Gather information and make maps. Reports increase interests in the West Brings back valuable information on American SW Spanish a threat some misinformation Great Plains described as a “treeless desert, useless for farming” Introduce Lewis & Clark Webquest activity: Ipads Smart Phone device Bring earphones