Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?
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Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the high cost of the purchase, the United States would struggle even more with the public debt.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the treaty, the French could no longer pose a threat against the United States.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
Because of its ratification of the treaty, Congress confirmed that presidents had the power to purchase land.
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Based on the given excerpt, the statement that can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States is:
Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.
This inference can be made as the Louisiana Purchase significantly expanded the territory of the United States and allowed for westward expansion and settlement.
