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Do now: Lewis and Clark assignment: make sure
you have the front page of questions completed.
Today, I will be able to explain the hardships that
Lewis and Clark’s expedition faced.
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10.3 is due tomorrow
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There will be a quiz 10.1/10.2 tomorrow, open notes.
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Conferences are on Thursday.
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1794-5: An agreement between the United
States and Spain that allows the U.S. to use the
Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans.
The 3rd Treaty of San Ildefonso gave France
control of the Louisiana Territory from the
Spanish.
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Political beliefs:
Strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
 Limited federal government
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Political actions:
Bought the Louisiana territory from the French
 This power is NOT stated in the U.S. Constitution
 This enhances the role of the federal government.
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**Reasons
Constitutionally the president does have the ability to
negotiate treaties with Senate approval.
This purchase brings security to our country and doubles the
size of the nation for a reasonable price.
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1804-06 (3 years total)
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Trek will span 8000 miles
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Called the “Corps of Discovery”
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There will be a clear map and pathway to the Pacific
Ocean.
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Over 200 different plants and animals species recorded.
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