Reflect on Your Knowledge

In this section, you will explore your current knowledge about the Louisiana Purchase and reflect on what you think is critical information to relay to your students. Discuss the following questions with your colleagues or reflect on them in a journal.

1. What did the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory mean to the United States? What were the critical issues involved in the purchase?
2. When you teach the Louisiana Purchase, what are some of the critical issues that you want to convey to your students?
3. What are the challenges in teaching students about the Louisiana Purchase?