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The Louisiana territory (highlighted in orange) was sold by Napoleon to Thomas Jefferson for 15 million dollars. (Photo by GraphicaArtis/Getty Images)
The Louisiana territory (highlighted in orange) was sold by Napoleon to Thomas Jefferson for 15 million dollars. (Photo by GraphicaArtis/Getty Images)