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The Louisiana Purchase, completed in 1803, was a landmark acquisition in which the United States acquired approximately 827,000 square miles of territory from France for $15 million. This deal doubled the size of the nation and opened up vast tracts of land for exploration and settlement. It significantly influenced America's westward expansion and helped shape its future as a continental power.

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804, aimed to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the journey covered over 8,000 miles and provided valuable information about the geography, wildlife, and indigenous cultures of the region. The expedition not only enhanced American knowledge of the West but also paved the way for future exploration and settlement.

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The War of 1812, fought between the United States and Great Britain from 1812 to 1815, arose from issues such as trade restrictions and British impressment of American sailors, with key battles like the burning of Washington, D.C., and the defense of Fort McHenry heightening national pride and identity. Although the war ended in a stalemate with the Treaty of Ghent, it solidified America's independence and fostered a sense of unity among its citizens, while also stimulating domestic manufacturing and leading to the decline of the Federalist Party as Americans rallied around the war effort.

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The Jackson Purchase, finalized in 1818, involved the acquisition of approximately 1.5 million acres of land in western Kentucky from the Chickasaw Nation. Named after President Andrew Jackson, this land acquisition aimed to promote settlement and agriculture in the region. The purchase contributed to the expansion of U.S. territory and further intensified the pressures on Native American communities in the area.

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The Missouri Compromise, enacted in 1820, aimed to maintain the balance between free and slave states by admitting Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state. It also established a boundary line north of which slavery would be prohibited in future territories, temporarily easing sectional tensions in the United States.