The correct response is:
Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.
This event raised concerns for President Jefferson about the potential for increased French influence in North America and the implications for American trade and expansion.
What first caused President Jefferson to believe the United States should purchase the Louisiana Territory?
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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.
Spain gave the Louisiana Territory back to France.
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