Social Studies Grade 5 v2

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d. How does the primary source excerpt in the text help you understand the importance of the Louisiana Purchase? (Answers will vary.)

Article Assessment Questions: 1. How many square miles of land did the U.S. purchase from France?

a. 801,000 b. 828,000 c. 853,000 d. 877,000 2. What river did the U.S. gain control over? a. Hudson b. Mississippi c. Penobscot d. Suwannee 3. What was not one of Jefferson’s goals? a. to discover gold and other minerals

b. to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean c. to discover new plant and animal species d. to establish trade with Native American tribes

Materials Needed: Graphic organizer Expanding the United States

Online Related Media: Video: “Have I Got a Deal for You” Extended Reading Articles: N/A

Article 8: The Corps of Discovery Word Count: 826 Vocabulary: N/A High Impact Teaching Strategies: Collaborative Learning, Questioning

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