Using Source 1, which of the following statements explains what happened to the size of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?

Question

A.
It doubled in size and gained access to more resources
B.
It tripled in size and caused Spain and France to start fighting.
C.
It quadrupled in size and opened a water route to the East.
D.
It decreased in size making the land less interesting to France.

Answer 1

A. It doubled in size and gained access to more resources