3h 40min, apr 30, 1803 y - The Louisiana Purchase
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The United States purchased the Louisiana territory from France for $15 million. Thomas Jefferson was one of the key statesmen involved with this purchase. The acquisition of this land was significant because it doubled the size of the US and gave America full control over the Mississippi river. Shortly after the purchase, Thomas Jefferson called for an expedition to explore the territory.Added to timeline:
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3h 40min, apr 30, 1803 y
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~ 222 years ago