How did the US obtain the Louisiana Territory?

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Dominik Stone

9 April, 19:57

How did the US obtain the Louisiana Territory?

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Kathy Mendez · Answer 1

The Americans thought that Napoleon might withdraw the offer at any time, preventing the United States from acquiring New Orleans, so they agreed and signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty on April 30, 1803. On July 4, 1803, the treaty reached Washington, D. C ...