The Louisiana Purchase

In 1803, the United States and France struck an agreement in which the U.S. gained over 800,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River. What events led to this significant land deal? Who were the key players who took part in the negotiations? And what was the historical impact of this agreement, which doubled the size of the United States? Supporting state and national social studies standards, this book offers a clear, straightforward overview of the Louisiana Purchase—an essential topic for any student of U.S. history.