Asked by Ame
What first caused President Jefferson to believe the United States should purchase the Louisiana Territory?
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Responses
France had threatened to invade the United States.
Spain had closed the port of New Orleans to American trade.
France offered the region to the United States at a reduced rate.
Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.
(1 point)
Responses
France had threatened to invade the United States.
Spain had closed the port of New Orleans to American trade.
France offered the region to the United States at a reduced rate.
Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.
Answers
Answered by
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.**
This development caused concern for President Jefferson, as it meant that a powerful nation (France) would be on the western border of the United States, potentially threatening American interests and access to the port of New Orleans, which was crucial for trade.
**Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.**
This development caused concern for President Jefferson, as it meant that a powerful nation (France) would be on the western border of the United States, potentially threatening American interests and access to the port of New Orleans, which was crucial for trade.