Download or read book Louisiana Purchase | Amazing And Intriguing Facts | Children's History Book written by Bold Kids and published by . This book was released on 2022-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During his time as President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson made a decision that would change the course of history. He decided to go ahead with the purchase of Louisiana despite strong opposition from the United States Congress. In 1803 the United States acquired a territory that would expand the country by a factor of two. The purchase was made in two steps.