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Date May 2, 1803
Location United States
Participants France • United States

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Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana area in the early 18th century
Plan of New Orleans
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Hoisting American Colors, Louisiana Cession
Louisiana Purchase
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The impact of the Louisiana Purchase on the U.S.
The presidency of James Monroe and the famous Monroe Doctrine
Learn how the opening of the Louisiana Territory led to mass migrations in the U.S.
westward expansion: the Louisiana Purchase
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
president of United States
James Monroe
James Monroe
president of United States
Pinckney, Charles
Charles Pinckney
American statesman
Robert R. Livingston
United States statesman
François, marquis de Barbé-Marbois
French statesman

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