Question
Why did President Thomas Jefferson approve the negotiations that led to the Louisiana Purchase?
(1 point)
He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain.
He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization.
He wanted to take control of the Appalachian Mountains.
(1 point)
He wanted to settle boundary disputes with Great Britain.
He wanted to take control of the Mississippi River.
He wanted to obtain land to limit Russian colonization.
He wanted to take control of the Appalachian Mountains.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
President Thomas Jefferson approved the negotiations that led to the Louisiana Purchase primarily because **he wanted to take control of the Mississippi River**. This control was crucial for trade and transportation for the western territories of the United States. The acquisition of the vast territory also allowed for westward expansion, which aligned with Jefferson's vision for the nation.