Louisiana Purchase

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What is the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Louisiana Purchase was a land deal in 1803 where the United States bought approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France, doubling the size of the U.S.

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Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson was the President during the Louisiana Purchase.

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What year did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

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The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803.

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Which country did the United States buy the Louisiana territory from?

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The United States bought the Louisiana territory from France.

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What river was to the east of the Louisiana Purchase?

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The Mississippi River was to the east of the Louisiana Purchase.

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Why was the port of New Orleans important to Americans?

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The port of New Orleans was important because it allowed Americans to store and ship their goods.

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What was one reason Americans were upset with Spain regarding New Orleans?

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Americans were upset because Spain shut down the port of New Orleans, preventing them from storing their goods.

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Who did Thomas Jefferson send to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans?

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Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to negotiate with Napoleon for the purchase of New Orleans.

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

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The Louisiana Purchase included approximately 828,000 square miles of land.

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True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

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True.