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Yes. In 1801, concerned about losing the use of the Mississippi River for commerce, Jefferson sought to buy New Orleans from France. Instead, Napoleon offered to sell all French claims to the US, and the sale was ratified in late 1803.
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∙ 14y agoIt was purchased from France on April 30, 1803, for $15 million and officially explored by the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-1806). (Dictionary) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
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∙ 6y agoyes. he purchased it from the french in 1803.
When he was the president was when he had purchased Louisiana so YES he did buy Louisiana
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∙ 9y agoNo. I do not think he ever traveled west of his estate Popular Forest in Central Virginia.
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∙ 14y agoNo, it was purchased by Thomas Jefferson.
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Which man was not involved with the Louisiana purchase?
George Washington was not involved with the Louisiana Purchase.
Where and when did William Dunbar and George Hunter explore and what did they find?
Louisiana Purchase and they found new plants and wildlife.
Who was The Louisiana Purchase made by?
Thomas Jefferson, without Senate approval. When reminded that the Senate was responsible for ratification of any treaty negotiated by the President, Jefferson was quoted as saying "the less we say of this affair, the better".
What is the Loisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803. The USA under Thomas Jefferson purchased the territory of Louisiana from France for $15 million (2009 equivalent - $219 million). The territory in question was huge - 2,147,000 km squared. It doubled the size of the United States at the time. It covered all or part of 14 modern US states and 2 Canadian provinces and represents 23% of the territory of the US today.
Who were the senators that disagreed with the Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase was not popularly opposed by any specific senators. However, there were instances of dissent and criticism from some federalists, such as Timothy Pickering and Rufus King, who believed that the purchase was unconstitutional and would give too much power to the west. These concerns were largely overshadowed by the widespread support for the acquisition.
Which man was not involved with the Louisiana purchase?
George Washington was not involved with the Louisiana Purchase.
Who was the Louisiana purchased from?
The Louisiana PurchaseThe United States acquired Louisiana from the French in 1803 in what is known as the Louisiana Purchase. George Washington
George Washington did he expand our country?
No. The first president to expand the country was Thomas Jefferson, when he bought the Louisiana Purchase.
Who was the Louisiana Territory purchased from?
France ,under Napoleon, sold the Louisiana Territory to the US for $15 million in 1803.
Where and when did William Dunbar and George Hunter explore and what did they find?
Louisiana Purchase and they found new plants and wildlife.
Who was The Louisiana Purchase made by?
Thomas Jefferson, without Senate approval. When reminded that the Senate was responsible for ratification of any treaty negotiated by the President, Jefferson was quoted as saying "the less we say of this affair, the better".
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When did Henry George Purchase die?
Henry George Purchase died in 1945.
When was Henry George Purchase born?
Henry George Purchase was born in 1873.
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What is the Loisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803. The USA under Thomas Jefferson purchased the territory of Louisiana from France for $15 million (2009 equivalent - $219 million). The territory in question was huge - 2,147,000 km squared. It doubled the size of the United States at the time. It covered all or part of 14 modern US states and 2 Canadian provinces and represents 23% of the territory of the US today.
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