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16. Jefferson's purchase of Louisiana had its origins in his desire to

А

remove the French from forts along the Mississippi valley

B

acquire a port to provide an outlet for western crops

acquire territory for the expansion of slavery

oppose New England Federalism

demonstrate friendship for the French in the Napoleonic Wars

e

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Answer: to acquire the port of New Orleans to provide an outlet for Western crops

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