Louisiana Purchase and its exploration by Adrian Sobrinogarcia

1769

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Spain takes control of Louisiana and New Orleans

1802

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Spanish King Charles IV retrocedes Louisiana to France under the Treaty of San Ildefonso. In 1802, Spanish Intendant Juan Ventura Morales closes the Mississippi River to American trade, violating the Pinckney Treaty and prompting outrage in the United States, with talk of possible secession or conflict. After peace with Britain in early 1802, France plans to strengthen its control over Louisiana but rethinks its colonial ambitions following the failed campaign to suppress the slave revolt in Saint-Domingue (Haiti).

Purchase

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The United States and France agree on a Louisiana Purchase price total of $15,000,000, which includes two conventions to the treaty that settled monetary disputes between US citizens and France.The documents are formally signed on May 2, 1803.

October

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The Senate ratifies and the President signs the Treaty and two Conventions with France of April 30.Legislation completed, with amendments, and signed by President Jefferson on November 10, 1803.

Official

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American Commissioners William C.C. Claiborne and General James Wilkinson officially receive Louisiana on behalf of the United States from French Prefect Laussat in New Orleans.

Exploration

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, departs from Camp Dubois (near present-day St. Louis) to explore the newly acquired territory and search for a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Reach the goal

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Lewis and Clark’s expedition achieved one of its primary goals, reaching the Pacific Ocean

Return

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Lewis and Clark return from their long voyage, sharing extremely valuable information, like maps, on the previously unknown western territories

Complete

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After lengthy debate in the House and Senate, the final law is signed by President Jefferson, “An act erecting Louisiana into two Territories [Territory of Orleans and the District of Louisiana] and providing for the Temporary Government thereof.” The Louisiana Purchase is now complete.