Thursday: History
Which US president authorized the Louisiana Purchase?
Hint: This president was an author of the Declaration of Independence and served as the third president of the United States… →
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the United States with the acquisition of approximately 828,000 square miles of territory from France.
This landmark deal was significant not only because of its vast expansion of U.S. land but also because it provided control over the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans, both crucial for trade and westward expansion. Negotiated for $15 million, the purchase marked a pivotal moment in American history, fueling the country’s "Manifest Destiny" aspirations and shaping its growth across the North American continent.
