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The United States Expands West

Explore the significance of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark Expedition in the expansion of the United States. Learn about judicial review and the 12th amendment. Engage with an interactive map tracing the route of Lewis & Clark.

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The United States Expands West

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  1. The United States Expands West The Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition October 7, 2016

  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.

  4. 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

  5. Interactive Map GIVE EACH STUDENT A COPY OF THE US MAP AND LET THEM TRACE THE ROUTE OF LEWIS & CLARK. http://mrnussbaum.com/lewis-clark/interactive/ Mr. Harrington Ch. 6 U.S. History

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