What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. After the U.S. gained independence, many Americans believed that the country should expand. In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory for $15 million. This land doubled the size of the United States. American Indians and European settlers lived on this land. After the United States bought the Louisiana Territory, many more settlers moved west.

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Question Asked in Exam :

What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Correct answers (choose one):

  • the Louisiana Territory
  • Louisiana

Explanation: Known as the Louisiana Purchase, the United States paid France $15 million for the 828,000 square miles of land.

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