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The Significance & Factors of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet explores the significance of the Louisiana Purchase and the factors that influenced Lewis & Clark's expedition, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their ideas.

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#History
#History
#Louisiana Purchase
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Lewis & Clark
#Identify and categorize the factors influencing the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark expedition
#Evaluate the relative importance of different factors in shaping American expansion
#Justify rankings of significance with historical evidence

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The Significance & Factors of the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition

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Introduction to the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 was a major land acquisition by the United States, doubling the size of the country. It was driven by various factors, including political ambitions, economic interests, and territorial expansion. To explore these, the Lewis & Clark expedition was commissioned to explore the new territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

Source A: Letter from President Thomas Jefferson

'The acquisition of Louisiana opens a new chapter for our nation, promising prosperity and security for generations to come.' Provenance: Official presidential letter, 1803.

1.
Categorize the factors that influenced the Louisiana Purchase into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious categories. Provide one example for each.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the importance of political and economic factors in the Louisiana Purchase. Which was MORE significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
3.
Outline the main factors that motivated Lewis & Clark's expedition and explain how each factor contributed to the journey.
[6 marks]
4.
Explain how the concept of Manifest Destiny influenced American support for the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark expedition.
[3 marks]
5.
Which factor do you think was MORE significant in leading to the Louisiana Purchase: political ambition or economic interest? Justify your choice with evidence.
[6 marks]
6.
Identify and explain two social factors that helped motivate the Louisiana Purchase and the subsequent exploration.
[4 marks]
7.
Compare the significance of religious beliefs, such as Manifest Destiny, with political motives in shaping American expansion. Which was more influential? Support your answer.
[6 marks]
8.
Explain how the factors discussed influenced the planning and objectives of Lewis & Clark's expedition.
[3 marks]
9.
Justify why the Louisiana Purchase is considered a turning point in American history.
[6 marks]

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