It was given to the US as part of the 1819 Adams-Oniś Treaty
The Louisiana Purchase was actually when the USA bought present-day Louisiana from France; it added French influences into our country, as well as more land.
Jesus showed compassion for all and helped them: the poor, the despised, the outcasts, and wants us to do the same (Matt. 4:24-25;9:9-13).
The Christian life is marked by baptism (Matt. 3:13-17).
