how did the united states gain ownership of louisiana?
A the native americans gave the area to the united states as a peace offering
B they purchased louisiana from france
C they purchased louisiana from spain
D the united states fought a war with england to obtain the land

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The answer is B). This is why there was the Louisiana purchase and why there is such a heavy French influence in Louisiana even to this day! 
the answer is B i hope i helped :)