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Why is the Louisiana Purchase considered to be one of Thomas Jefferson’s greatest contributions to the nation? please restate recite answer and explain your answer!

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The Louisiana Purchase was considered one of Thomas Jefferson's greatest contributions to society because it doubled the size of the United States.He had many reasons for wanting to acquire the Louisiana Territory. The reasons included future protection, expansion, prosperity and the mystery of unknown lands.This gave Him all of the Louisiana territory from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains to the United States.

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