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Was the U.S. justified in acquiring the territory? Why or why not?

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Was the U.S. justified in acquiring the territory? Why or why not?

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We think they were justified because the west was an important addition to the United States

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How did U.S. acquisition of this territory impact those who already lived there?

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How did U.S. acquisition of this territory impact those who already lived there?

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Bison or Buffalo were intentionally slaughtered to impact the major food source of Plains tribes. They were almost hunted to extinction. It also impacted the native Americans

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The US bought this territory from France for $11,250,000

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What were the costs of gaining this territory, for the U.S.?

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What were the costs of gaining this territory, for the U.S.?

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Rufus king was upset Rufus King was upset and thought that congress was going to gain too much power.

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How did the original inhabitants resist American expansion?

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How did the original inhabitants resist American expansion?

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They made weapons and designs with beads

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How did gaining this territory benefit the U.S.?

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How did gaining this territory benefit the U.S.?

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The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 doubled the size of the United States, gave the country complete control of the port of New Orleans, and provided territory for west

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 doubled the size of the United States, gave the country complete control o

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