What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

In 1803, the United States made a major land deal with France called the Louisiana Purchase. It greatly expanded the country and gave the U.S. control of the important port city of New Orleans and the Mississippi River.

In 1803, the United States made a major land deal with France called the Louisiana Purchase. It greatly expanded the country west of the Mississippi River and helped open the way for future growth and settlement.