What territory did the US buy from France in 1803?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about a specific historical event during which the United States acquired land from France in 1803. This pertains to a significant expansion of U.S. territory.

Answer

Louisiana Territory

The final answer is the Louisiana Territory.

Answer for screen readers

The final answer is the Louisiana Territory.

More Information

In 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for about $15 million. This purchase doubled the size of the US and opened up the continent for westward expansion.

Tips

Don't confuse the Louisiana Territory with the modern-day state of Louisiana. The Territory was much larger and included land from multiple current states.

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