Section: American History: 1800s

90. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

Official answer

  • • Louisiana Territory
  • • Louisiana

Why

In the 1803 Louisiana Purchase, the U.S. bought the Louisiana Territory from France, doubling its size.

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Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)