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

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Kiera Gould

12 October, 04:13

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

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Alan Hays · 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.

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

Why did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?OA. To drive Spain out of Central and South AmericaOB. To free Indians and poor people who were slaves in MexicoOC. To gain control of the Mississippi River and New OrleansOD. All of the above

Why did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?

O

A. To drive Spain out of Central and South America

O

B. To free Indians and poor people who were slaves in Mexico

O

C. To gain control of the Mississippi River and New Orleans

O

D. All of the above