Lousiana Purchase

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What is the Louisiana Purchase?

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When France sold land to the United States.

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When did the Louisiana Purchase occur?

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1803

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How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

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$15 million dollars

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Which American President was responsible for negotiating the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What did the United States gain control of as a result of the Louisiana Purchase? Options: The Mississippi River, The Colorado River, The Rio Grande River

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The Mississippi River

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Which of the following states was not part of the Louisiana Purchase? Missouri, Louisiana, Ohio

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Ohio

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How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?

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It made the United States larger

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What was the importance of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

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It gave the United States control over the Mississippi River and New Orleans.