The Louisiana Purchase
(The-Lou-i-si-an-a-Pur-chase)
8 syllables
Definition
noun. A significant acquisition of land by the United States from France in 1803, which effectively doubled the size of the nation.
Example Sentence
The Louisiana Purchase was a pivotal moment in American history, greatly expanding the nation's territory.
More Example Sentences
Negotiated by Thomas Jefferson, the Louisiana Purchase opened vast lands for settlement and development.
Synonyms
territorial acquisition; land deal; expansion
Antonyms
territorial loss; land sale; contraction
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The Louisiana Purchase
