Question

Question

What first caused President Jefferson to believe the United States should purchase the Louisiana Territory?
(1 point)
Responses

France had threatened to invade the United States.
France had threatened to invade the United States.

Spain had closed the port of New Orleans to American trade.
Spain had closed the port of New Orleans to American trade.

France offered the region to the United States at a reduced rate.
France offered the region to the United States at a reduced rate.

Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.

This development caused President Jefferson to believe that the United States should purchase the territory to secure access to the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans, which were crucial for American trade and expansion.