jun 15, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
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The United States bought the Louisiana territory from the French in 1803. The French were selling the lands for 3 cents an acre and in total the U.S. paid 50 million francs or $11,250,000 and a cancellation debt which is total is $15 million.
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