The Louisiana Purchase Primary Source Analysis Packet

Students will read excerpts from the Louisiana Purchase Treaty and President Jefferson's address to Congress regarding it in 1803 and answer 12 questions. They will then read 5 related quotes and answer 16 questions. Lastly, students will analyze 3 political cartoons by answering 4 questions. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub! 

 Sample questions include:
--Identify a key reason for the ratification of this treaty. Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
--Explain what will happen to any French citizens living in the territory being ceded. 
--What did Jefferson identify as a potential threat to America?
--How does Jefferson draw connections between himself and President Washington? 
--How does the quote illustrate the nature of the Hamilton-Jefferson relationship?
--Does King seem to agree with the purchase, why or why not?
--What does White see for the future of America should Americans settle in the Louisiana Territory? 
--Pulling from the historical context, what could someone have countered Livingston with as far as the “noble work” achieved thus far?
--Is this political cartoon supportive or critical of Jefferson and why? How can it be connected to the Louisiana Purchase?

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