How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the United States?

Answer 1

The biggest effect the Louisiana Purchase had on the United States was the change in the size of the country. The Louisiana Territory more than doubled the size of the country. In addition, the Louisiana Purchase forced Spain and France out of the land now defined as the United States, confining their North American territories to Mexico and Canada, respectively.

Answer 2

The Louisiana Purchase was one of the greatest land deals ever to take place. Louisiana was so big that it made our nation over 23% bigger, making America difficult to attack. It also gave the American colonies a place to legally expand to. Before we purchased it from France, Americans were illegally moving there anyway. To sum it all up, the Louisiana Purchase was a prerequisite to the growth and the sustaining of America.

Answer 3

The Louisiana Purchase literally doubled the size of the U.S. overnight. However, even President Jefferson thought that the purchase was unconstitutional, but did it anyway. It was so out of character for him, since he was always concerned about the President becoming too powerful.

Answer 4

The Louisiana Purchase allowed the United State to expand its territory further west. The expansion included much of Louisiana and the Midwest.

Answer 5

The Louisiana Purchase increased the area of the United States by over 800,000 miles. All or parts of 14 states resulted from the purchase over the next 100 years.

Answer 6

Purchased for just $15 million, the Louisiana Purchase expanded the land area of the US by over 800,000 square miles. All or part of 14 states were eventually to come from the purchase.