In 1803, Thomas Jefferson arranged for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte from France. This purchase was significant in terms of its size as well as its future impact on the United States. This lesson discusses the reasons for the purchase, the territory that was obtained and its impact on slavery and the present day United States.
C-Span Classroom: The Louisiana Purchase Lesson Plan
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