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How did the United States gain ownership of Louisiana?

A) The Native Americans gave the area to the United States as a peace offering.

B) They purchased Louisiana from France.

C) They purchased Louisiana from Spain.

D) The United States fought a war with England to obtain the land.

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I think it's B they purchased from France
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From what I remember is that it they had purchased it from France. SO the answer is B.

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