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Louisiana was under French control from 1682-1763 it was then ceded to Spain and back to France in 1800. It was then purchased by the United States in 1803. Previous inhabitants were Native.

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Louisiana was under French control from 1682-1763 it was then ceded to Spain and back to France in 1800. It was then purchased by the United States in 1803. Previous inhabitants were Native.

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The Louisiana Territory belonged to France. Its sale to the United States was done under the auspices of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was emperor of France in 1803.


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