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Five facts about the Louisiana purchase


 * On April 30, 1803 Thomas signed a treaty giving Louisiana to the united states in exchange for 15 million dollars.
 * In 1803 Thomas sent James Monroe to France with an offer to buy new Orleans for 7.5 million dollars.
 * Before the united states bought Louisiana they had 16 states
 * After the united states bought Louisiana they became twice its size.
 * France wanted to sell Louisiana for more money for the war.

 Why did the united states want Louisiana........ The reason the united states want to control Louisiana is because,they wanted a bigger land for they're people. Another reason the u.s wanted to own Louisiana was because, they wanted more population for they're territory.

 The effects of the Louisiana purchase were... 


 * The United States took over the native american territory.
 * The United States doubled in size.
 * The people from the colonies had more space to live in

By: Natalie Perez, Nichelle Goggins, Octavia Bruce, Jason Valle and, Prince Brown 