The period from 1803 to 1812 was a landmark in Louisiana history.

The period from 1803 to 1812 was a landmark in Louisiana history. In these years, the land that became Louisiana went from a European colony to a federal territory and finally to the eighteenth state in the union. In the midst of these political changes, Louisianians experienced social unrest, racial revolt, and international conflict. Meanwhile, determining what would become of Louisiana and its residents forced people in the United States and in Europe to consider what it meant to be American. Although Louisiana finally granted its statehood, it went through for a long and difficult time. Use evidence to disccusion the path that how Louisiana become a state and How did the concept of American citizenship change for Louisiana residents during this time period (1803-1812)?
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