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Louisiana Purchase. Territory of the United States Napoleon needed peace with Great Britain to implement the Treaty of San Ildefonso and take possession of Louisiana. Otherwise, Louisiana would be an easy prey for Britain or even or the U.S. But in early 1803, war between France and Britain seemed unavoidable
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∙ 11y agoThe Louisiana Territory was important to America because it double the size of America and opened up more trading in the west and on the Mississippi River
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What was the Louisiana Territory and why was it important to America?
Because it Helped The Americans Settle in a Better Place.
What river was important to trade in the Louisiana territory?
The Mississippi River was one of the most important rivers in early American History. The Mississippi was the most widely used river for trade in the Louisiana territory.
How did native Americans respond to us buying the Louisiana territory?
They went to McDonalds and had mcchickens
What did Spain return to Napolean in the secret Treaty of Ildefonso?
The Louisiana Territory The Louisiana Territory The Louisiana Territory
What lands did Jefferson acquire for the nation?
Jefferson acquired The Louisiana Territory.
Does Jefferson think the Louisiana territory is already inhabited how do you know?
Yes, because he mentions Native Americans
What was the main purpose Jefferson gave to the Senate and House of Representatives for an expedition to explore the Louisiana territory?
To Increase trade with Native Americans that was living on the territory.
Who mapped the Louisiana territory?
It is not known who mapped the Louisiana territory. The Louisiana territory was established in 1805 and became the state of Louisiana in 1812.
When was Louisiana territory was bought?
Louisiana territory was purchased in 1803
How did America change socially after buying the Louisiana purchase?
They gained respect from the Native Americans Lewis and Clark had to give them gold and silver . Also Lewis wrote a manuscripts saying the Louisiana territory where permitted to Americans .
What territory in the US purchase from France in 1803?
Louisiana was bought by the Americans from France for 15 million dollars in 1803.
What state had the most important port on Mississippi river?
Louisiana, with New Orleans. In fact, it was so important that the US wanted this port. The US offered to buy the land of New Orleans from France, which at the time was a part of the French territory of Louisiana. However, France saw no use for the land of Louisiana any longer and offered the whole territory to the US. The US excepted and this is how the country acquired the Louisiana Territory.
