1 mayo 1803 año - Louisiana Purchase
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Land was bought from France in the Midwest and the US doubled in size at a really good price that allowed for more westward expansion. The land had been explored and owned by France, but it had been an act of contention. With Napoleon as Emperor the land went from Spain back to france.
The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica. (2019). Louisiana Purchase | History, Facts, & Map. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Louisiana-Purchase
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