The Louisiana Purchase
Causes
Map
1. Research the causes of the Louisiana
1. Recreate the map from pgs. 272-273 (red
Purchase including the Haitian Revolution (pg.
book) on the paper provided.
279-280 red book, pg. 198-199 History Alive). 2. You must include ALL details including the
2. Create a flow map that shows the sequences
key, states and territories, rivers, major
of events that eventually leads to the “The
cities, mountains, oceans, etc.
purchase of the Louisiana Territory doubled
3. Make sure to color your map according to
the size of the United States.”
the details depicted on pgs. 272-273.
3. Write brief biographies for Toussaint
L’Ouverture and Napolean Bonaparte.
1
Lewis and Clark Expedition
1. Read the information provided about the
Lewis and Clark Expedition on pgs. 280-281
(red book).
2. Write down important details about their
journey including goals, hardships, route,
and assistance.
3. Make sure to include information on the
contributions of York and Sacagawea.
3
2
Consequences and Discoveries
1. Read the information provided and
describe the scientific discoveries of Lewis
and Clark.
2. Create illustrations of at least two plants
and two animals.
3. Describe the effects the Lewis and Clark
Expedition of westward expansion.
4
Poster: Louisiana Purchase
• Using the information gathered from each member of your
group, create a poster that includes a flow chart for causes
with biographies for Toussaint L’Ouverture and Napolean
Bonaparte, a detailed map, boxes with details about the Lewis
and Clark Expedition along with information about the
contributions of York and Sacagawea, and boxes with
information on the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase
including its effects on westward expansion.
• If you’re in a group of three, complete job #4 “Consequences and
Discoveries” together.
• Must include at least six illustrations – not including map.