1. Goals: Describe how and why the Louisiana Purchase took place. Explain what the Lewis and Clark expedition achieved. Define the purpose of Pike’s expedition. CHAPTER 11 (Section 2)

2. WORLD MATTERS Napoleon Bonaparte (French Leader Taking over Europe) He Became interested in expansion in America During this time, Spain traded Louisiana to France

3. Napoleon wanted to take back Haiti (Supply Port) FAILED!!!! United States realize how valuable New Orleans was

4. Why was New Orleans Important to the United States????

5. The Importance of the Mississippi River

6. The Louisiana Purchase President Jefferson wanted to avoid war w/ France. Sends ambassadors to France. – To try and buy New Orleans & West Florida. INSTEAD: France wants to sell ALL Louisiana. Napoleon needed a strong Navy, France was at war with Great Britain

7. The Louisiana Purchase Western Boundaries were not clearly defined. Native Americans ? ? ? ? ? ?

8. Uncovering and Discovering Lewis & Clark Expedition – Explore the land west of the Mississippi – Jefferson’s Request Peaceful relations with Indians Soil and Agriculture potential Animals Mining potential Climate (weather) Meriwether Lewis William Clark

9. Lewis & Clark Expedition A Closer Look at the Lewis & Clark Expedition Traveled up the Missouri River. Encountered Native Americans. (Mandan & Sioux) Recruited Sacagawea. Helped guide the expedition across the Great Plains. 1806 (Winter) Reached the Pacific Ocean Accomplished Goals: - Crossed the Rockies -Contact w/ many Native Americans -Scientific Information (Plants & Animals)

11. Pike’s Exploration Zebulon Pike: Army officer sent out to explore South West territories. Objectives: – Starting point of the Red River. – Spy on Spanish outposts in the Southwest.

13. Review Questions How and why did the Louisiana Purchase take place? What did the Lewis and Clark Expedition achieve? What was the purpose of Pike’s expedition?