jan 1, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
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Description: The US purchases 827K square miles of land West of the Mississippi from France for $15 million.
Causes: Napoleon’s waning power in the Americas due to his conflict with Great Britain.
Historical impact: Added a ton of land to the US, controversial constitutionality.
(Not actually January 1st)
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