2008 test · Question 71 of 100
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Official USCIS answers
- the Louisiana Territory
- Louisiana
Why this is the answer
In 1803, the United States purchased a huge area of land from France. This land was called the Louisiana Territory, and it doubled the size of the country. That is why the correct answer is the Louisiana Territory.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: 1803 + France = Louisiana Territory (the big land deal).
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).