United StatesQuestion 90 (2025 list) · The 1800s
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
- aThe Louisiana TerritoryCorrect answer
- bThe Oregon Territory
- cThe Florida Territory
- dThe Alaska Territory
Why?
In 1803 the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France, which doubled the size of the country. Florida came from Spain, and Alaska was bought from Russia.
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