Types of Relationships: Cause refers to “something that contributes to the occurrence of an event, the rise of an idea, or the bringing about of a development”
Effect refers to “what happens as a consequence (result, impact, outcome) of an event, an idea, or a development”
Similarity tells how “something is alike or the same as something else” Difference tells how “something is not alike or not the same as something else”
Turning Point is “a major event, idea, or historical development that brings about significant change. It can be local, regional, national, or global”
● Describe the historical context surrounding these documents
● Identify and explain the relationship between the events and/or ideas found in these documents (Cause and
Effect, or Similarity/Difference, or Turning Point)

Document 1
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
Article 1 The First Consul of the French Republic desiring to give to the United States a strong proof of his friendship doth hereby cede to the United States in the name of the French Republic for ever and in full Sovereignty the said territory [Louisiana] with all its rights and appurtenances as fully and in the Same manner as they have been acquired by the French Republic in virtue of the above mentioned Treaty concluded with his Catholic [Spanish] Majesty.
The Government of the United States engages to pay to the French government in the manner Specified in the following article the sum of Sixty millions of francs independent of the Sum which Shall be fixed by another Convention for the payment of the debts due by France to citizens of the United States.