What are the possible side effects of epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Contact your doctor if you feel weak, lightheaded, or short of breath, or if your skin looks pale.
The land acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase included the current state of Louisiana. In purchasing France's territories west of the Mississippi, Jefferson took a risk by extending the power of the federal government and testing the limits of the U.S. Constitution.
With the acquisition of Louisiana, Jefferson nearly doubled the size of the fledgling U.S. and made it a world power. Later, 13 states or parts of states were carved out of the Louisiana Purchase territory. Through much of its early history Louisiana was a trading and financial center, and the fertility of its land made it one of the richest regions in America as first indigo then sugar and cotton rose to prominence in world markets. Many Louisiana planters were among the wealthiest men in America.