Question

Which of these MOST accurately describes a fact regarding the Louisiana Purchase? A) Napoleon Bonaparte initially refused to sell all of the Louisiana Territory. B) The United States bought the Louisiana Territory for $15 million from Spain. C) Thomas Jefferson originally wanted to purchase only New Orleans and part of Florida. D) France held on to the Louisiana Territory to act as a military base to invade the United States.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option:  C) Thomas Jefferson originally wanted to purchase only New Orleans and part of Florida.

Explanation:

The Louisiana territory purchased from France in 1803. President Jefferson was keen to gain control of the Mississippi River port of New Orleans. The reason for buying New Orleans was expanding commerce in the Kentucky, Ohio River Valley, Tennessee. They used the Port of New Orleans for shipping their products down the Mississippi. There was a requirement for a port for the settlement in the West of the Appalachian mountains. After purchasing the territory, Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark for an expedition.