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The United States purchased land from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, and the leader of France at that time was Napoleon Bonaparte. The acquisition significantly expanded U.S. territory, doubling its size and opening up vast lands for exploration and settlement. Napoleon's decision to sell the territory was influenced by various factors, including the need for funds for his military campaigns in Europe.

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