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The Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase. By: Kayla Mitchell. THIS PAGE WILL BE DELETED IN PRESENTATION. IT IS JUST HERE FOR THE CHECK POINT! Introduction sentence:

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The Louisiana Purchase

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  1. The Louisiana Purchase By: Kayla Mitchell

  2. THIS PAGE WILL BE DELETED IN PRESENTATION. IT IS JUST HERE FOR THE CHECK POINT! • Introduction sentence: • The Louisiana Purchase was a major contribution to the growth of the United States in 1803, that more than doubled the size of the nation and helped America achieve Manifest Destiny.

  3. Manifest Destiny • Belief in expansion of America • Goal: control entire continent from Atlantic to Pacific • Goal became possible because of Louisiana Purchase This is a picture of a painting done by John Gast titled, American Progress. It represents growth and modernization of the new land in the west. The woman is Colombia, a personified character representing the USA. In this painting she is leading settlers to the west. She is stringing telegraph wire and holding a book symbolizing growth and change.

  4. The Louisiana Purchase Importance: Trade • Mississippi River – chief trading channel • New Orleans – port city at mouth of river Land • Wanted more land, places to live, livestock for farms

  5. The Louisiana Purchase Napoleon Bonaparte • Emperor of France • Would not sell just New Orleans • Made a deal to sell entire territory • France needed money & resources • Not enough forces to support land.

  6. The Louisiana Purchase Thomas Jefferson • Leader of America • Greatest Achievement – doubled size of USA

  7. Description: The Louisiana Purchase Purchase • April 30, 1803 • Largest and cheapest land purchase • 15 million dollars for 828,000 sq. mi. (less than 5¢) • Extendedfrom Mississippi River to Rocky Mountains Land • Extended from Mississippi River to Rocky Mountains • Official boundaries not defined • Unexplored wilderness • Fertile soil & valuable natural resources

  8. The Louisiana Purchase Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Parts of Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming

  9. The Louisiana Purchase After the Purchase • Jefferson sent Lewis & Clark to explore • Gained info on • Landscape • Flora • Fauna • Resources • People

  10. The Louisiana Purchase Outcome • America doubled in size • Beginning of westward movement and expansion • France recovered from economical difficulties • Eventually led to addition of Oregon Territory

  11. THIS PAGE WILL BE DELETED IN PRESENTATION. IT IS JUST HERE FOR THE CHECK POINT! • Conclusion sentence: The goal of Manifest Destiny was to expand the United States and spread the greatness of America. As explained in this presentation, The Louisiana Purchase directly contributed to that goal.

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