TrueTales · Founding Fathers
James Monroe Stands Alone Before Napoleon
Ages 7-10 · 2 min
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📖 Comprehension Questions
1. What city did President Jefferson first want James Monroe to buy?
2. Why was it important for America to control New Orleans?
3. Who was the foreign minister that made Monroe an unexpected offer?
4. What did Talleyrand ask Monroe about instead of just selling New Orleans?
5. How did James Monroe make his decision without being able to contact President Jefferson?
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⭐ Did You Know?
James Monroe risks everything to win the Louisiana Purchase for America.
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