France gave up the Louisiana territory to the United States on August 5, 1803. This was one of the most significant land deals in America, and it set the stage for westward expansion. The Louisiana ...

Description This page from an elementary school history book is a map of the Western US, showing the area covered by the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Text deals with the area of land and its ...

The Louisiana Purchase stands as one of the most pivotal events in American history. In 1803, an incredible deal with France was made by the United States, under President Thomas Jefferson’s ...

The Louisiana Purchase changed the trajectory of U.S. expansion in the beginning of the 19th century, allowing the size of the country to grow by 530,000,000 acres. And at only a cost to the U.S ...

Map from 1912 showing the purchase The Louisiana Purchase was a seminal moment for a new nation. The land involved in the 830,000 square mile treaty would eventually encompass 15 states.

In late April 1803, with the stroke of a pen and the exchange of just $15 million, the United States nearly doubled in size. With the Louisiana Purchase, the U.S. acquired nearly 827,000 square ...

April 11, 1803: France offers United States the Louisiana Territory by: David Tristan Posted: Apr 11, 2024 / 09:45 AM EDT Updated: Apr 11, 2024 / 09:41 AM EDT ...

The Louisiana Purchase changed the trajectory of U.S. expansion in the beginning of the 19th century, allowing the size of the country to grow by 530,000,000 acres. And at only a cost to the U.S ...

Local This day in 1803: The Louisiana Purchase became official and the U.S. doubled in size by: WGNO Web Desk Posted: Dec 20, 2016 / 05:58 PM CST Updated: Dec 20, 2016 / 05:58 PM CST ...