Which geographical consideration had the

greatest influence on President Thomas

Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana

Territory in 1803?

(1) Large gold reserves were located in the

territory.

(2) The size of the territory would create a

barrier to French influence.

(3) The Rocky Mountain region was an outlet for

future population growth.

(4) Full control of the port of New Orleans on

the Mississippi River would be established.

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Which geographical consideration had the

greatest influence on President Thomas

Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana

Territory in 1803?

(1) Large gold reserves were located in the

territory.

(2) The size of the territory would create a

barrier to French influence.

(3) The Rocky Mountain region was an outlet for

future population growth.

(4) Full control of the port of New Orleans on

the Mississippi River would be established.

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Dahlia Cox · Answer 1

4; while the Purchase provided a massive amount of land, control over New Orleans would allow for greater trade and would give Americans full access to the Mississippi River.