What was a major result of the Louisiana Territory purchase?(1 point)

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The size of the United States grew slightly larger
The size of the United States grew slightly larger

The United States now had to potentially go to war with Spain
The United States now had to potentially go to war with Spain

The United States beat the French in a war to get it, showing its power
The United States beat the French in a war to get it, showing its power

The size of the United States almost doubled overnight

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The correct response is:

The size of the United States almost doubled overnight.

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 significantly expanded the territory of the United States, effectively doubling its size and opening up vast tracts of land for exploration and settlement.