Question 71 of 100
2008 civics test
American History

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

Accepted answers

Accepted answers

  • the Louisiana Territory
  • Louisiana

Explanation

The United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803.

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Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF

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