Question
Why did President Thomas Jefferson approve the negotiations that led to the Louisiana Purchase?
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain.
He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain.
He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization.
He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization.
He wanted to take control of the Appalachian Mountains
(1 point)
Responses
He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain.
He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain.
He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization.
He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization.
He wanted to take control of the Appalachian Mountains
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.**
The Louisiana Purchase was significant for gaining control over the Mississippi River, which was vital for trade and transportation. Additionally, it provided the United States with vast amounts of land for expansion.
**He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.**
The Louisiana Purchase was significant for gaining control over the Mississippi River, which was vital for trade and transportation. Additionally, it provided the United States with vast amounts of land for expansion.