U.S. History. He rose to power in France through a coup that overthrew the constitutional government. He instituted many positive changes in France.

U.S. History

EXPANSION OF THE UNITED STATES:THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

He rose to power in France through a coup that overthrew the constitutional government.

He instituted many positive changes in France such as higher education and a system of civil law called the Napoleonic Code.

To counter the plans by several factions in France to overthrow his government, Napoleon reinstituted hereditary monarchy in France by declaring himself Emperor.

The significance of Napoleon’s rule includes the establishment of a modern secular state in France and the development of modern warfare.

His military might in Europe motivated other European nations to ally with each other and laid the foundation for many of today’s international systems.

THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE

Describes France’s sale of New Orleans and a large amount of land west of the Mississippi to the United States in the early 1800s.

President Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to France to negotiate the purchase.

In 1803, Napoleon agreed to sell not only New Orleans to the United States but also the entire Louisiana Territory for $15 million.

As a result, the United States nearly doubled in geographic area.

• 1800, France acquired Spanish Louisiana & New Orleans

• Because of pressure from the west and national security threats, Jefferson offered

to buy New Orleans from France• Offered Napoleon $10 million to buy New

Orleans

•Great Britain after the Revolution.

•United States after War

•Spanish land after Revolution

Spanish Land 1800

New Orleans

•Great Britain after the Revolution.

•United States after War

•Spanish land

French Land in 1801

New Orleans

Louisiana purchase

• Since Napoleon was at war with Great Britain he offered entire Louisiana Territory to

US for $15 million• Needed the money for his

war with Great Britain• Jefferson purchased

Louisiana Territory for $15 million, about 3 cents an acre• Doubled the size of the US

• Jefferson’s greatest accomplishment

• Why? Didn’t fight a war, no blood shed.

• Since Napoleon was at war with Great Britain he offered entire Louisiana Territory to

US for $15 million• Needed the money for his

war with Great Britain• Jefferson purchased

Louisiana Territory for $15 million, about 3 cents an acre• Doubled the size of the US

• Jefferson’s greatest accomplishment

• Why? Didn’t fight a war, no blood shed.

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Third President of the United States

Sent Lewis and Clark to explore the territory of the Louisiana Purchase

Sent Robert R. Livingston and James Monroe to negotiate with the government of Napoleon I for the sale of New Orleans

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

Ruler of France during the Louisiana Purchase

One of the greatest military commanders in history

ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON

Appointed resident minister at the court of Napoleon by President Jefferson

Negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with the French

JAMES MONROE

Studied law under the governor of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson

Involved in the negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase in France, Spain and England

Eventually became fifth President of the United States

LEWIS AND CLARK

U.S. Congress appropriate $2,000 to fund an expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory, which was led by Lewis and Clark

Sent to study the Indian tribes, botany, geology, Western terrain and wildlife in the area

Expedition lasted many months and almost 8,000 miles

Lewis possessed many intellectual and physical qualities, which were refined during additional training prior to the start of the expedition. Physically, he was in superb condition, over six feet tall with a lean frame.

Given his army conditioning, he was fiercely loyal, disciplined, and flexible.

His keen sense of observation and knack for writing detailed naturalistic and ethnographic accounts would prove to be invaluable for a man who would lead this strategically important expedition.

Lewis had an especially sharp eye for the details of flora and fauna, which is reflected in his journals.

Immediately after Congress’ approval, Lewis began preparing himself and defining requirements in terms of supplies and men who would be recruited to accompany him.

Lewis learned the theories and practices of navigation first from Jefferson, then later from trained astronomers and cartographers in Philadelphia.

He took in all the data known about the Western frontier at the time, including distances, topography, and potential enemies, much of which his expedition would end up revising.

THE LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION Explored Louisiana and the western lands

all the way to the Pacific Ocean. On their expedition, Lewis and Clark

charted the trails west, mapped rivers and mountain ranges, wrote descriptions and collected samples of unfamiliar animals and plants, and recorded facts and figures about the various Native American tribes and customs west of the Mississippi River.

Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana).

From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific.

They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon.

The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon.