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Hello my name is Cameron. And I am Ben. Welcome to CB Radio station. We are coming live with breaking news about Napoleon and Louisiana, Expanding the Nation, and The Lewis and Clark Expodition. France is under control of General Napoleon Bonaparte. He is feared throught Europe. Napoleon dreames of rebuilding France's empire. All through North America. The only thing standing in his way is a rebellion in the French colony on the Caribbean island of HIspaniola. A former slave has assumed leadership over this island. People everywhere from the Caribbean to the United States are alarmed by this successful slave revolt. Napoleon wants to regain control of the island. Sending a French army to recapture Hati the slave successfully fought the French forces. The French have failed to retake the island.
 * Article 1** pg298 **Napoleon and Louisiana** (iffy 29secs)

U.S. leaders have just learned that the French have regained ownership of Louisiana. France began watching Napoleon's actions suspicion. President Jefferson knows that a French-occupied Louisiana could block the westwarde expansion of the United States. The French could interfere with U.S. trade along the Mississippi River. New Orleans busy seaport has rich cultural heritage. These docks are filled with valuable furs and many other products. Many cargos are sent to Europe. There are a varity of language and culture. This diverse community of the seaport is the main point of Jefferson's foreign policy.
 * Article 2** pg299 **The Mississippi Region** (ify 30secs)

President Jefferson wants to keep the French from controlling New Orleans. He is hoping that the U.S can buy the port city from France and that will solve the problem. Jefferson has instructed Robert Livingston, the U.S ambassador to France, to try and purchase New Orleans and Flordia from the French. Livingston and Monroe is meeting with the French minister, Charles Talleyrand, to discuss the offer. Napoleon is willing to sell Louisiana for many reasons. But he had no suplies. Napoleon hopes that by selling Louisiana to the U.S., this would challenge Britain. They are agreeing to buy Louisiana from France for $15 million and sign a treaty.
 * Article 3** pg299 **Purchasing the Territory/Surprising Offer** (iffy 29secs)

Jefferson does not believe that the Constitution has the power to bring the territory of Lousiana into the United States. Livingston feared that France would withdraw their offer so Jefferson should act fast. He excepted the offer and the Senate approved the treaty and made the Louisiana Purchase official. Although the bounderies aren't clearly identified, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the U.S. President Jefferson is pleased with what the land can offer. He says proudly that the Louisiana Purchase expanded "the empire of liberty" and provided "a widespread field for the blessings of freedom."
 * Article 4** pg300 **Expanding the Nation** (iffy 28secs)

Article 1 **The Lewis and Clark Expedition/Preparations (**iffy 29secs) When Jefferson was president; he is trying to send explorers west of the Mississippi River. Jefferson wanted to know about the West's people and their land and a river to be taken to the Pacific Ocean. In January, Jefferson convinces Congress to fund a small western expedition. Leading it is, army captain Lewis, and he choosing Lieutenant William Clark. Jefferson tells them to explore the Missouri River and to establish peace with the American Indians. Lewis spent weeks studying with experts on survival and other subjects they needed to take notes on. After being delayed for picking the right people and getting equipment, they were off on May.

Article 2 **Crossing the Plains** (ok 21secs) Lewis and Clark traveled the Great Plains. Every time the expedition met a tribe, Lewis told the tribe, that the United States owned the land they were on. Lewis and Clark tried to be confident to the leaders, but they depended on the help of the Indians they met, especially Sacagawea. She offered to help as they were crossing the Great Plains. Lewis and Clark kept journals and described what they saw. In the journals was wonderful things, and there was dangers of the travel, such as sicknesses, natural disasters and terrible storms.

Article 3 **To Pacific and Back** (ok 27secs) After crossing the Plains, they came to the Rocky Mountains. When Lewis and Clark met the Shoshoni tribe, they learned that the leader was Sacagawea's brother. He provided horses and a guide to lead them across the mountains. When they got out of the mountains, they followed the Columbia River and ended up in the border of Washington and Oregon. On November 7, Lewis and Clark saw the Pacific Ocean. They stayed there and traded with the Clatsop and Chinook Indians and traveled the coast. On March Lewis and Clark headed home. They didn't find a route to the Pacific Ocean, but Lewis and Clark provided useful information on the Rocky Mountains. After, Lewis became governor of the new Louisiana Territory, while Clark became governor of the Missouri  Territory.

Article 4 **Pike's Expedition** ( IFFY!!! 29secs) While Lewis and Clark were on their expedition, Zebulon Pike, a young army officer, was sent on a different expedition. He was ordered to find the start of the Red River, which runs through Louisiana and the border of Texas. He was also told to spy on Spanish out posts in the Southwest. Pike led his expedition through the Rocky Mountains. He headed south with a few members into New Mexico and struggled to the Rio Grande. They passed Spanish lands and Pike continued, until they ran into Spanish cavalry and were arrested. Pike said," Isn't this the red river?" The Spanish cavalry thought he was a spy, and imprisoned him. After his imprisonment, he came back to the United States and reported his trip.