High School

How many states were eventually created out of the area of land included in the Louisiana Purchase?

A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Answer :

Final answer:

The Louisiana Purchase resulted in the creation of 15 states, including Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and part of Texas.

Explanation:

The Louisiana Purchase resulted in the creation of 15 states. The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, which effectively doubled the size of the country. This vast territory was eventually organized into multiple states, including Louisiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and part of Texas.