Louisiana Purchase

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal in 1803 where the United States bought a large territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S.

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Who was the President during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson was the President who arranged the Louisiana Purchase.

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Which port did Jefferson want to control?

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Jefferson wanted to control the port of New Orleans.

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Who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase for the U.S.?

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Robert Livingston was the Ambassador to France who negotiated the Louisiana Purchase.

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What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

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The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803.

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What country did the U.S. buy the land from in the Louisiana Purchase?

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The U.S. bought the land from France.

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What was one reason Jefferson wanted the Louisiana Purchase?

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Jefferson wanted to secure land for farming and control trade routes.

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What was the size of the territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase added approximately 828,000 square miles to the United States.

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase significantly expanded the territory of the United States and opened up land for westward expansion.

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Who was the leader of France during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Napoleon Bonaparte was the leader of France during the Louisiana Purchase.