Westward Expansion

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

For this sale of more than 800,000 square miles (2 million sq. kilometers) of land, the United States paid France $15 million. The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States overnight!

Inside, You'll Find:

What was known as the "first frontier";

Maps, a timeline, photos-and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show;

Surprising True facts that will shock and amaze you!