Question

Which statement describing a change that took place between 1800 and 1821 to the boundaries of the United States is inaccurate?

New admissions brought the total number of states to twenty-four.


Florida became a part of the United States.


The Louisiana Purchase doubled the country's size.


California and Oregon were admitted as new states.

Answer 1

a. California and Oregon were admitted as new states.

Incorrect! California became a state only in 1850

b. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the country's size.

-correct! it took place in 1803

c. Florida became a part of the United States.

-correct! this happened in 1821!

d. New admissions brought the total number of states to twenty-four.

correct! this was achieved in 1821

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