Question

How did the united states acquire the Lousiana purchase A. by fighting a war with mexico B. by buying it from france C. by exchanging territory with spain D. by buying it from great britian.

Answer 1

B - by buying it from France

The US purchased the Louisiana territory (828,000 square miles) from France in 1803 for for $15 million. It reached from the Missisiippi River to the Rocy Mountains.