30 avr. 1803 - Louisiana Purchase
Description:
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million, this was a controversial deal on whether it was constitutional or unconstitutional.Causes
Napoleon had suffered major losses in the Caribbean Islands making him desperate for war funds to support his army.
Impact
Doubled the size of the United States and also opened up the continent to westward expansion (Manifest Destiny).
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
30 avr. 1803
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 222 ans