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Why Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy New Orleans?​

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Answer: He wanted to prevent any disruptions in American economics that would come from disrupted trade. I hope this answers your question

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At first Jefferson only wanted to purchase the city of New Orleans to ensure American access to the Mississippi River and trade routes to the eastern America. The French offered to sale the entire Lousiana Territory instead of just the city of New Orleans. This purchase enabled the vast expansion of the United States.

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