The Louisiana Purchase

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The Louisiana Purchase was a monumental event in American history that took place in 1803. The United States acquired approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France for $15 million, effectively doubling the size of the nation.

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This vast land acquisition included parts of 15 current U. S. states and opened up vast opportunities for exploration and settlement, significantly impacting the country's expansion westward.

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1The Louisiana Purchase was finalized on April 30, 1803.
2It cost the United States about 3 cents per acre.
3The purchase doubled the size of the United States.

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How much land did the Louisiana Purchase add to the United States?

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