What was the original american name for louisiana before it became a state? a. territory of kentucky b. territory of louisiana c. territory of orleans d. territory of mississippi

C territory of orleans

The original American name for Louisiana before it became a territory is B. Territory of Louisiana.

The Louisiana Territory was owned by France until the US purchased it known as the Louisiana Purchase.

Later on, the Louisiana Territory was renamed to the Missouri Territory.

c

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