Louisiana Purchase Treaty: Resources

Learn everything there is to know about Thomas Jefferson, his family, his friends, and his sweet pad in Charlottesville, Virginia. Which he designed himself, of course.

Can't get enough of the Little Corporal? We got you. Detailed histories, fun timelines, and beaucoup pics make up this super informative (and really interesting) website dedicated to the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Those crazy kids over at the History Channel are at it again. In 2003, they released this thorough and informative documentary about the Louisiana Purchase and President Jefferson, and this is one made-for-TV movie that was definitely made to watch with popcorn.

POTUS No. 3, Ken Burns, and Gwyneth Paltrow all wrapped up in one miniseries? Sign us up. The Louisiana Purchase isn't the focus of this film, but it receives an honorable mention as one of T.J.'s many accomplishments.

Wanna see what the Louisiana Territory was like when it first became part of the United States? Then let your cinematic journey begin here. Remember, guys, the Louisiana Territory was a lot bigger than just Louisiana.

What do bugs and winter storms have to do with the Louisiana Purchase? More than you might think, friends. Learn all about it in this article.

Well-written, highly interesting, and maybe just a little bit biased, this article attempts to calculate the real cost of the Louisiana Purchase to the Native Americans who called the Louisiana Territory home. Added bonus: about halfway down the page, there's a fun interactive guide thingie.

With all the excitement about getting so much land for such a low price, it's easy to overlook the fact that no one really knew if President Jefferson could even legally acquire the Louisiana Territory. This article explores why and gives us some insight into the constitutional questions of the day.

Who loves clever educational videos more than Shmoop does? Possibly the crew who made this House Hunters Historical episode about the Louisiana Purchase. We love everything about this, including the fact that the realtor's name is Sue Casa.

Looking for a quick, clever, uber Shmoopy video about the Louisiana Purchase? Look no further. Napoleon's angry eyebrows in this mini-movie make it worth at least one watch.

Did you know that the state song of Louisiana is "You Are My Sunshine"? Now you do. Get it stuck in your head today!

It's big, it's bold, and it's about to change the world. Get a load of how ginormous the Louisiana Territory actually was.

In 1953, the big three of the Louisiana Purchase—James Monroe, Robert R. Livingston, and François de Barbé-Marbois—were commemorated on this stunningly pink postage stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service.

White pants after Labor Day? NP, says Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul of France and seller of the Louisiana Territory.