The correct answer is D. the area of the United States doubled. The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 led to the United States acquiring a vast territory from France, effectively doubling the size of the nation at that time.
As a result of the Louisiana Purchase
A.
the British gained control of New Orleans.
B.
the area of New France doubled.
C.
the Spanish gained control of New Orleans.
D.
the area of the United States doubled.
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