Question

Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the (1 point)

Louisiana Purchase would have on the United States?
O 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 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.

Answer 1

Because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could now legally start settling regions in the West.

Step-by-step explanation:

Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803. when the United States officially purchased the territory of Louisiana from France. This did not only include the land of present-day Louisiana but the large portion of the land in the middle of the continent. Present-day territory includes the land of the fifteen US states as well as a patch of Canada on the north. This almost doubled the size of the country.

Through the passage, we also find out the territory was on the west side of the Mississippi River. This means people could now finally move and settle in these regions of the US.