How many years (in total) did each of the nations claim Louisiana?

Question - How many years (in total) did each of the nations claim Louisiana?

School Level - Middle School

Subject - History/Social Studies

Answer - The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803. In return for fifteen million dollars, or approximately eighteen dollars per square mile, the United States nominally acquired a total. Acquisition of Louisiana was a long-term goal of President Thomas Jefferson