Why did James Monroe and Robert Livingston act quickly to buy the Louisiana Territory?

A. President Jefferson had told them to buy the entire territory.

B. They disagreed with President Jefferson about the price.

C. President Jefferson did not have the authority to approve the purchase.

D. They were afraid that Napoleon might change his mind.

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Kasen Aguirre

6 September, 14:49

Why did James Monroe and Robert Livingston act quickly to buy the Louisiana Territory?

A. President Jefferson had told them to buy the entire territory.

B. They disagreed with President Jefferson about the price.

C. President Jefferson did not have the authority to approve the purchase.

D. They were afraid that Napoleon might change his mind.

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Roselyn Chen · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. President Jefferson had told them to buy the entire territory.

They were all afraid, including Napoleon, that Britain would ask for that territory to pay for war losses, which is why he gave it to the US to prevent Britain from taking it, and the Americans didn't want this either.