Aim: How did Jefferson’s change in constitutional interpretation lead to the Louisiana Purchase? Do Now: Have you ever done something for the good of your friends and family even though it went against what you believe in? https://etown.digication.com/price_laura_senior_portfolio/Louisiana_Purchase_Lesson_Plan

Interpretation of the Constitution Vs

“Elbow Room” Have you ever wondered how the U.S. grew from the 13 colonies to the size it is today?

Thomas Jefferson 3rd president of the U.S. Wanted to remain neutral on foreign affairs Wished to expand the U.S.

Napoleon Bonaparte Emperor of France France was at war France owned the Louisiana Territory which included the port of New Orleans Napoleon blocked the U.S. from using the port Who owned New Orleans? Why would New Orleans be important?

Jefferson and the Louisiana Territory Bought the entire territory for $15 Million Significance: a. doubled size of U.S. b. Gave U.S. control over the Mississippi River c. The French are out of N. America d. precedent for future purchasing of land e. led Democratic Republicans toward loose interpretation. Why might Napoleon sell? Haitian revolution

Lewis and Clark How was the Louisiana Purchase both a bargain and a betrayal of Jefferson’s principles?

Sacagawea How was the Louisiana Purchase both a bargain and a betrayal of Jefferson’s principles?

Lewis and Clark

Summary Do you think Jefferson was a hypocrite? What was the importance of the Louisiana Purchase?