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The Importance of Water and the Louisiana Purchase: Historical Connections

Explore the significance of water to early civilizations, particularly its role in development and agriculture. This lesson delves into the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and the westward expansion of America in the early 1800s. Understand how control of the Mississippi River and access to New Orleans were vital for trade and movement. Learn about the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, their expedition challenges, and Zebulon Pike's journey to uncover western boundaries. Discover the intricate links between water resources and territorial growth.

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The Importance of Water and the Louisiana Purchase: Historical Connections

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  1. Bellwork – September 16 • Why is water important to civilizations? (Especially in earlier days) • There are several different answers, think back to our geography material from several weeks ago.

  2. Go to page 272 in the U.S. History bookIn your notes, create the following:

  3. Events Leading to the Louisiana Purchase • What occurred west of the Appalachians by the early 1800s? • Thousands of Americans had settled in the area, and new states were admitted to the Union • Why did Americans depend on the Mississippi River and access to New Orleans? • To move products to and from eastern markets • Which two countries controlled Louisiana and New Orleans at this time? • Spain, then France

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  9. Exploration following the Louisiana Purchase • What two men were chosen to lead an exploration of Louisiana and the West? • Meriwether Lewis and William Clark • What were some challenges the expedition faced? • Traveling through a mostly uncharted area, no ability to receive new supplies, transportation difficulties, insects, fear of hostile attacks • What was the purpose of Zebulon Pike’s expedition? • To find the origin of the Red River, which the US claimed formed Louisiana’s western border with New Spain • Where did Pike go, and what famous landmark did he see? • To the Southwest, Spanish-held lands, Pike’s Peak

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