The Louisiana Purchase

1803-04-30

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened up vast new territories for settlement.

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Thomas Jefferson

President of the United States

Thomas Jefferson was the President of the United States at the time of the Louisiana Purchase. He authorized the negotiations with France and successfully doubled the size of the country through this historic acquisition.

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Meriwether Lewis

Explorer

Meriwether Lewis was selected by President Jefferson to lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition into the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. His leadership and exploration skills were essential in mapping out the uncharted lands.

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Napoleon Bonaparte

Emperor of France

Napoleon Bonaparte was the Emperor of France who made the decision to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States. The sale provided much-needed funds for his military campaigns in Europe.

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