Weighing the Louisiana Purchase
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Weighing the Louisiana Purchase" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13). A 6th grader who is already steady on Westward Expansion and Trails can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade social studies worksheet: weigh the Louisiana Purchase with acre and price math and Jefferson's constitutional question. Answer key included. Part of our expansion and trails collection.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the timeline in a unit on Texas, the Louisiana Purchase sheet in a math and history lesson, and the Oregon Trail sheet for practice with scale.
What students will practice
- Students will explain why Napoleon offered all of Louisiana to the United States.
- Students will convert 828,000 square miles to acres and find price per acre and per square mile.
- Students will weigh Jefferson's goals against his view of limited government powers.
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FAQ
How do I use this expansion and trails worksheet?
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Use the timeline in a unit on Texas, the Louisiana Purchase sheet in a math and history lesson, and the Oregon Trail sheet for practice with scale.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Weigh the Louisiana Purchase with acre and price math and Jefferson's constitutional question. The directions on the page read: Read the passage. You will use it to complete page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this expansion and trails worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade Westward Expansion and Trails, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?
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In 1803 the United States paid France $15 million for about 828,000 square miles. The sheet has students convert square miles to acres and find the price per acre and per square mile.
How long was the Oregon Trail?
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The page says wagon trains covered about 2,000 miles and often made about 15 miles a day. Students use a map scale to find miles between landmarks and days of travel.
When was Texas an independent republic?
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The timeline includes the Alamo in 1836 and later annexation. Students calculate how many years Texas was independent and explain what slowed annexation.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Social Studies |
| Topic | Westward Expansion and Trails |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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