That was the Louisiana Territory -- a huge tract of land in the U.S., beginning at New Orleans, moving north along the Mississippi River and westward to the Rocky Mountains.
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France.The Louisiana Territory was owned by France, and was sold to Thomas Jefferson by Napoleon Bonaparte.
thomas Jefferson from France. $15 million
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States. He negotiated with France and purchased the territory for $15 million. This acquisition expanded American territory westward and paved the way for future westward expansion and manifest destiny.
He arranged the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.
The 1803 deal made by Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon of France. The deal was called the Louisiana Purchase.
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He purchased the teritory from France.
America expanded its territory 360 million acres with the purchase of Louisiana territory. This was done under the leadership of president Thomas Jefferson.
He had his Ambassador to France contact Napoleon I who was more than happy to unload this territory for 15 million dollars.
Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new west after the acquisition of Louisiana Territory. He doubled the size of the US during his presidency.
Thomas Jefferson for $15 million.