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The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 for approximately $15 million. This acquisition, known as the Louisiana Purchase, was driven by President Thomas Jefferson's desire to secure land for westward expansion and ensure control of the Mississippi River for trade. The deal effectively doubled the size of the U.S., allowing for significant agricultural growth and settlement.

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