How Thomas Jefferson politicked his way into the Louisiana Purchase
Summary
The Louisiana Purchase was the largest land deal in U.S. history. A new book called "Jefferson's Landmark Deal" looks at how President Thomas Jefferson helped make that important land expansion happen.Key Facts
- The Louisiana Purchase greatly increased the size of the United States.
- President Thomas Jefferson played a key role in negotiating the deal.
- The book "Jefferson's Landmark Deal" explores the political efforts behind the purchase.
- Lara Brown, the author, is a public scholar and appears on CBS News programs.
- The article focuses on the history and politics of the Louisiana Purchase.
- The acquisition happened in the early 1800s, doubling the U.S. territory.
- The land was bought from France, which controlled it before the sale.
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