Who was the president of the United States at the time of this Read-Aloud?, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Who was James Monroe?, The French Emperor, Thomas Jefferson's friend, How did people use the Mississippi River?, ships and boats carried people and supplies, people fished and swam, Why did people use the river?, it was beautiful and fun to swim, easier than walking or using horses, Why did Thomas Jefferson want to buy New Orleans?, To make sure Americans would always be able to go through New Orleans when traveling., To stop France from controlling more of North American., Who was Napolean?, The emperor of France., The president of the United States., Why was Thomas Jefferson worried if Napoleon might stop American ships from passing through New Orleans?, Americans wouldn't be able to use the Mississippi River to travel to the ocean or buy and sell things., Americans wouldn't be able to swim and fish in the river.

Knowledge 11, Lesson 3

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