answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

The U.S. purchased the Louisiana territory in 1803 from Napoleon, who at that time was the leader of France. It was not until 1819 that the boundaries of the land were fully determined. they ate subway

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

The Louisiana territory was first owned by France who lost it in a war to Spain and later acquired from Spain with another war. Needing money to fight the

English, Napoleon sold the territory to the United States for approximately $10.00 an acre.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

in the late 1600's and early 1700's we had whats called the Louisiana Purchase, which is when we bought the Louisiana Territory from the French and I belive the Alaska Territory was bought in the late 1800's and early 1900's. We bought the Alaska Territory from the Russians.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

Thomas Jefferson was the US president in 1803. Unknown Jefferson, the huge expanse of territory north and northwest of New Orleans had secretly been ceded by Spain to France. Previously, France had given this territory to Spain forty years ago. Napoleon was anticipating a European war with Great Britain and believed the sale of the territory known as the Louisiana Territory plus New Orleans to the US would be a good idea. Napoleon knew he could not protect New Orleans from the British navy and would rather have the US own it. More than likely, the US could better defend New Orleans and the vast territory that stretched from that city deeply northwest into unexplored territory.The US minister to France was Robert Livingston who negotiated the purchase with the finance minister, Barbe'-Marbois. The asking price was $25 million. This was then lowered to $15 million. The deal was sealed with the help of James Monroe.

On July 4, 1803, Jefferson announced that the deal was done and at less than 4 cents an acre, the US almost doubled in size.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

France.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How were the territories of Louisiana and Alaska acquired?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What was the connection between the Louisiana purchase and Missouri compromise?

Yes, but only those territories acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.


What North American territories did Russia control in the early 1800s?

the territories from Alaska into Oregon


Identify areas that were acquired to form the US?

Alaska - Purchased from Russia Hawaii Florida Louisiana purchase - Purchased from France Gladstone Purchase Texas


What are three acquistions that greatly expanded the territory of America before the Civil War?

The territories acquired by the Louisiana Purchase. Texas. California, Arizona and New Mexico.


What was the difference between the ways Alaska and Puerto Rico became territories of the US?

Alaska was purchased and puerto rico was goverened


What is the time difference between Alaska And Louisiana?

Alaska is 3 Hours behind Louisiana


How did westward expansion undermine the Missouri Compromise?

The Missouri Compromise only affected those territories acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. After the Mexican War, the vast new territories like California did not fall under the provisions of the Compromise.


Is Alaska closer to Louisiana or Hawaii?

Alaska borders the west side of Canada, so obviously Canada.============================================The last time I checked, Alaska was part of the US. Did I miss something?


What is the future progressive tense of After you visit Alaska you tour the Canadian territories?

After you will be visiting Alaska you will be touring the Canadian territories.


How did The Missouri Compromise limite the spread of slaves in the western territory?

It drew a line in the sand - anywhere North of that line, slavery would be illegal. This worked well enough, but it only applied to the territories acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase. The vast new territories acquired from Mexico in 1847 needed a new compromise. This one did not work.


When was the Louisiana Territory acquired?

In 1803.


Which Canadian territories are between the same lines of latitude as Alaska?

northwest territories