Exploring Louisiana Purchase

American Explorations

What was a reason Europeans sought Native American tribes as allies?

Native American tribes could provide protection and trade.

What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?

The struggle for control over the Ohio River Valley.

What policy contributed to the American Revolutionary War?

The British policy of taxing colonists without representation in Parliament.

Why was control of the Mississippi River important for farmers?

It was crucial for trade.

What significant outcome resulted from the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

It doubled the size of the United States.

What land area of Oklahoma became part of the US due to the Louisiana Purchase?

Oklahoma's land area excluding the Panhandle.

What was the purpose of exploring parties that came to Oklahoma?

To lay out maps and keep journals describing the area.

How were the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase defined?

In the Adams-Onís Treaty of 1819.

What area developed trade in the context of the provided notes?

The Three Forks area and beyond.

Which three groups experienced changes as a result of the French and Indian War?

The three European powers, colonists, and natives.