Louisiana Purchase: Media

United States history

Videos

The impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.
Overview of the Louisiana Purchase.
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The presidency of James Monroe and the famous Monroe Doctrine
An overview of James Monroe.
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Learn how the opening of the Louisiana Territory led to mass migrations in the U.S.
The opening of the Louisiana Territory for settlement led to the largest migration...
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westward expansion: the Louisiana Purchase
In 1803 the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
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Images

Louisiana Purchase
Map showing the land acquired by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase...
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Louisiana area in the early 18th century
The Louisiana area in the early 18th century, map by Nicolas de Fer, 1718.
The Newberry Library (A Britannica Publishing Partner)
Plan of New Orleans
Plan of New Orleans, 18th century.
Library of Congress, Map Division
Cession of Louisiana
François, marquis de Barbé-Marbois (standing), showing a map to Robert Livingston...
Architect of the Capitol
Hoisting American Colors, Louisiana Cession
Hoisting American Colors, Louisiana Cession, oil on canvas by Thure de Thulstrup,...
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Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase.
NARA
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
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