Which of the following is NOT a fact about the Louisiana purchase?

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Let's break down each option and assess its factual accuracy in the context of the Louisiana Purchase.
Option 1: 'The Louisiana territory gave elbow room to settlers.' This statement aligns with historical interpretations that the territory's vast land offered more space for settlement and agriculture, enabling expansion opportunities for settlers.
Option 2: 'The Louisiana purchase ultimately encouraged settlers to move the West.' This is generally true; the acquisition opened up new lands and routes, fueling westward migration and the idea of Manifest Destiny in later U.S. history.
Option 3: 'Spain sold the Louisiana territory.' This is inaccurate. The Louisiana Territory was transferred from France to the United States following the Treaty of San Ildefonso (1800) between France and Spain, but Spain did not directly sell the territory to the U.S. The transfer to the U.S. was executed by France in 1803.
Option 4: 'President Thomas Jefferson made a deal.' This is true: President Jefferson orchestrated the purchase negotiations with France, leading to the Louisiana Purchase.
In sum, options 1, 2, and 4 reflect factual aspects of the Louisiana Purchase, whereas option 3 contains the historical inaccuracy that Spain sold the territory directly to the United States.

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Which of the following is NOT a fact about the Louisiana purchase?

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