📚 General Knowledge

The Louisiana Purchase (1803) doubled the size of the US and was acquired from:

A Britain
B France
C Spain
D Mexico

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Napoleon sold Louisiana Territory to the US for ~$15 million, doubling the nations size.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The Louisiana Purchase (1803) doubled the size of the US and was acquired from:" is Option B: France.

The other options — A) Britain, C) Spain, D) Mexico — are incorrect for this General Knowledge question. As explained above: Napoleon sold Louisiana Territory to the US for ~$15 million, doubling the nations size.

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