jul 4, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase - 1803
Description:
The Louisiana Purchase was the accumulation of over 800,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River. It was signed by Thomas Jefferson, who bought the land for 15 million dollars from the French. This event has a powerful influence in the Americas because it enlarged the amount of land the United States possessed, and it also provided an outlet for settlers to migrate westward.Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 4, 1803
Now
~ 223 years ago