Lesson 34 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPThe Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase, completed in 1803, was an extraordinary land deal in which the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France.
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The Louisiana Purchase, completed in 1803, was an extraordinary land deal in which the United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France. This acquisition doubled the size of the nation and opened up vast regions for exploration and settlement. President Thomas Jefferson, who believed in the importance of land for a growing democracy, saw the purchase as a way to secure land for future generations. The deal also raised questions about the expansion of slavery into new territories.
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The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
It was completed in 1803 between the U.S. and France.
President Thomas Jefferson saw it as essential for future growth.
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