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Who owned Louisana territory?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Before the United States bought it, it was owned by the French, but when it was sold in theLouisiana Purchase, France sold the United States some land that belonged to Spain, like Florida.

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The US purchased Louisana Territory from who?

The French.


How did the US acquire the Louisana territory?

They purchased it from France.


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How much did US pay per acre and square mile for the Louisana Territory?

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What was Louisiana before it become a state?

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France needed cash to continue the war in Europe.


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The Louisiana Territory which includes the state of Louisiana and a whole lot more was purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million.


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