Vocabulary & Concepts: The Louisiana Purchase and Jefferson

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet helps students understand key vocabulary and concepts related to the Louisiana Purchase and President Jefferson's role in it. It includes definitions, comparisons, and analysis tasks to deepen understanding.

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Louisiana Purchase and Jefferson

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts

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'The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal in 1803 in which the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France, doubling the size of the young nation.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook.

1.
Define the term 'Louisiana Purchase'.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how President Jefferson’s views influenced the Louisiana Purchase.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the perspectives of Jefferson and France regarding the Louisiana territory.
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the main concepts involved in the Louisiana Purchase.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyze the significance of the Louisiana Purchase for the future of the United States.
[5 marks]
6.
Write a brief outline of the key events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase.
[3 marks]
7.
Compare Jefferson’s constitutional concerns with the benefits of the Louisiana Purchase.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
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