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Map of Expedition

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After the purchase of the territory, President Jefferson sent 2 men out to explore it. Lewis and Clark took along a Native American guide named Sacagewea. Physical geography affected the route taken by the Lewis and Clark expedition as they followed the path of the Missouri and Columbia Rivers for most of the way.

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President Jefferson eagerly accepted Napolean's offer, even though his critics said the president does not have the power to buy land for the country. However, not many people complained because this territory almost doubled the size of the U.S. We also gained the city of New Orleans, which was an important harbor city for trade. The Mississippi River was also located in this territory, which was a highway for trade during this time.

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During the early 1800s, France was involved in several wars. The leader of the country, Napolean Bonaparte, wanted to conquer the world and was in need of money to fund his takeover. In 1803, he offered President Jefferson the Louisiana Territory for $15 million.