What first caused President Jefferson to believe the United States should purchase the Louisiana Territory?

Question

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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 State

Answer 1

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