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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_LouisianaHistory of Louisiana - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · European influence began in the 1500s, and La Louisiane (named after Louis XIV of France) became a colony of the Kingdom of France in 1682, before passing to Spain in 1763. Louisiana became part of the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803.

2. www.britannica.com › event › Louisiana-PurchaseLouisiana Purchase | Definition, Date, Cost, History, Map ...

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   Oct 22, 2024 · The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of imperial rights to the western half of the basin from in 1803. The deal granted the United States the sole authority to obtain the land from its indigenous inhabitants, either by contract or by conquest. The total price was $27,267,622.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Louisiana-stateLouisiana | History, Map, Population, Cities, & Facts ...

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   1 day ago · Louisiana, constituent state of the United States of America. It is delineated from its neighbors—Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the west—by both natural and man-made boundaries. The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. The capital is Baton Rouge.

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4. www.britannica.com › biography › James-MonroeJames Monroe - Louisiana Purchase, 5th President, Diplomacy ...

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   4 days ago · James Monroe - Louisiana Purchase, 5th President, Diplomacy: There was much uneasiness in the United States when Spain restored Louisiana to France by the Treaty of San Ildefonso in October 1800 (confirmed March 1801).

5. history-maps.com › story › History-of-the-UnitedLouisiana Purchase - HistoryMaps

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   Oct 13, 2024 · The United States acquired the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. This vast land area included most of the land west of the Mississippi River within its drainage basin. [ 23 ] In exchange, for fifteen million dollars the U.S. Gained control, over 828,000 miles of land mostly inhabited by Native Americans.

6. laist.com › news › la-historyHow LA became a donut town and the man who started it all

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   Oct 6, 2024 · Ngoy was part of the first wave of Cambodian refugees to come to the United States as their homeland fell into civil war and genocide. In Southern California, Ngoy worked three jobs to earn...

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   How did the United States acquire Louisiana?

   • The United States acquired the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. This vast land area included most of the land west of the Mississippi River within its drainage basin. [ 23] In exchange, for fifteen million dollars the U.S. Gained control, over 828,000 miles of land mostly inhabited by Native Americans.

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   When did Louisiana become a colony?

   • European influence began in the 1500s, and La Louisiane (named after Louis XIV of France) became a colony of the Kingdom of France in 1682, before passing to Spain in 1763. Louisiana became part of the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803.

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   How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?

   • The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of imperial rights to the western half of the Mississippi Riverbasin from Franceby the United Statesin 1803. The deal granted the United States the sole authority to obtain the land from its indigenous inhabitants, either by contract or by conquest. The total price was $27,267,622.

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   How did Louisiana become a state?

   • The U.S. divided the land into two territories: the Territory of Orleans, which became the state of Louisiana in 1812, and the District of Louisiana, which consisted of the vast lands not included in the Orleans Territory, extending west of the Mississippi River north to Canada.

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   Who owns Louisiana?

   • Image belongs to the respective owner (s). The United States acquired the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. This vast land area included most of the land west of the Mississippi River within its drainage basin. [ 23]

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   Is Louisiana a state?

   • Louisiana, constituent state of the United States of America. It is delineated from its neighbours— Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and Texas to the west—by both natural and man-made boundaries. The Gulf of Mexico lies to the south. The total area of Louisiana includes about 4,600 square miles (12,000 square km) of inland waters.

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8. www.guides.loc.gov › colonial-america-businessColonies in America: Commerce, Business, and the Economy

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   Oct 16, 2024 · The collection documents the history of the Spanish colonies in the Americas, chiefly Mexico, but also Peru, Guatemala, and New Granada (the present-day countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela), and territories that became part of the United States, including California, Florida, and New Mexico.