Question

Why did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?

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A. To drive Spain out of Central and South America
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B. To free Indians and poor people who were slaves in Mexico
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C. To gain control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans
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D. All of the above

Answer 1

The Louisiana Purchase was a land purchase made by United States president, Thomas Jefferson, in 1803. He bought the Louisiana territory from France, which was being led by Napoleon Bonaparte at the time, for 15,000,000 USD. ... Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land because he needed money for the Great French War.

Step-by-step explanation:

Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land because he needed money for the Great French War.

Answer 2

Answer: C. To gain control of the Mississipi River and New Orleans

Explanation: Just took the final.