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The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Exploring the Unknown
This video follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition, initiated by President Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. The mission aimed to explore the new territory, map trade routes, document plant and animal species, and build...
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Jefferson’s Dilemma: Reacting to the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores President Thomas Jefferson's reaction to the Louisiana Purchase, from his initial excitement over doubling the size of the United States to his concerns about constitutional authority. It details how Jefferson...
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How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated
This video outlines the negotiations behind the Louisiana Purchase, focusing on James Monroe and Robert Livingston's efforts in Paris. It explains their surprise at Napoleon Bonaparte's offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory for...
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The Louisiana Purchase and the Corps of Discovery
Learn about the monumental Louisiana Purchase made by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. Discover how this land acquisition led to the historic expedition of Lewis and Clark and their Corps...
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The Impact of the Louisiana Purchase
This video explores the significant effects of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States. It discusses how the acquisition doubled the country's size, opened up new trade routes along the Mississippi River, and enabled westward...
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History Kids: The Louisiana Purchase
This video provides a brief overview of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the United States. It explains how Thomas Jefferson, concerned about the future of New Orleans, negotiated with France to purchase the city and the...
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History Kids: Sacagawea
In this video, the teacher discusses the life of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The teacher covers Sacagawea's early life, her involvement in the expedition, and her impact...
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Science Friday: Growing a Revolution: America's Founding Gardeners
The first four presidents were keen gardeners. Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison all enjoyed gardening, and these were interwoven into their political personas. Learn about some of the features of their gardens and what made them...