Louisiana Purchase




1803
Thomas Jefferson  bought over 800,000 square miles for  $15,000,000 from the French..
He then commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore the land.
It included what are now 15 states  and parts of 2 Canadian provinces.
See bright green on map.

http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion/louisiana_purchase.php

http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase

http://www.historynet.com/louisiana-purchase

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/louisianapurchase.htm

http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/the-louisiana-purchase-of-1803-summary-facts-importance.html