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Was Louisiana purchased from Spain

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

No, the Louisiana territory was not purchased from Spain. It was purchased from France.

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Purchased the Louisiana territory from what country?

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Why did Louisiana purchase the land west of Mississippi?

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What nation did The US purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803?

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Who bought the louisiana territory from spain?

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