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Which of the following is true about the Louisiana Purchase?
  1. The purchase doubled the size of the United States.
  2. It was a completely unconstitutional act by President Jefferson.
  3. It finally purged the British army from the United States.
  4. It was the first peaceful negotiation between the United States and the King of Portugal.
Explanation
Answer - A - The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.

Key Takeaway: The Louisiana Purchase (1803) was the ultimate achievement of Thomas Jefferson’s administration. In the agreement, Napoleon Bonaparte agreed to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States, ultimately doubling the size of the United States. The Purchase also gave the United States full control of the Mississippi River, which was vital for Western expansion.
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