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Why did the U.S. purchase of Louisiana from France?

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∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

The US purchased Louisiana from France, to acquire the control of the port of New Orleans, of the River Mississippi and the French territories west of that river, thus avoiding they could fall in British hands.

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Did the US buy Louisiana from Britain?

louisiana purchase was from france


When did US bought Louisiana from France?

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $15 million.


What year did the America buy The Louisiana Purchase?

The US bought the Louisiana purchase from France in 1803.


Who claimed The Louisiana Purchase before the US?

France


How was France involved in The Louisiana Purchase?

they sold it to the us


What foreign country did the US purchase Louisiana?

france


Louisiana was acquired by US from?

France through the Louisiana Purchase of Jefferson's presidency.


True or false the us purchased louisiana from france?

This is true. The United States purchased Louisiana from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase.


Louisiana purchase the country the US bought this land from?

France


What was the land US brought from France called?

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Who did France sell the Louisiana Purchase to?

To the US for $15 million.


What land did the United States purchase from France in 1803?

Napoleon sold the colony of Louisiana to the US in 1803.

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