President Thomas Jefferson Purchased Louisiana From Napoleon (491 words, 1 pages)
Louisiana PurchaseWhen Thomas Jefferson became president of the United States in 1801, he dreamed of sending an expedition to explore the little-known territory west of the Mississippi river.Between 1783 and 1792 Jefferson has encouraged plans for three expeditions. All three expeditions failed. In January, 1803, he asked Congress for 2,500 ...
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