But then the French government said that for five million more dollars they would sell all of the Louisiana territory.

Later he became the first bishop of the Louisiana Territory.

He went to the Louisiana Territory to begin working to establish missions there.

The Fortier family had been in the Louisiana territory since the early 17th century.

Two centuries after the purchase, the old Louisiana Territory is an idea still taking shape.

Governing the Louisiana Territory was more difficult than acquiring it.

The American purchase of the Louisiana territory was not accomplished without domestic opposition.

He opened up this great river, and by his simple act was gathered in this great Louisiana territory.

Lewis and Clark are renowned for their exploration of the Louisiana territory.

Ironically, he became the first American governor of Louisiana Territory in 1803.