Question

How did Thomas Jefferson’s Louisiana Purchase benefit the United States?

A. It prevented the Spanish from capturing that part of the United States and taking over the Mississippi River.

B. It doubled the size of the country and guaranteed U.S. control of the Mississippi River.

C. It created a barrier between the states and the Indian tribes to the west.

D. It generated income that freed the nation of significant debt incurred during the War of 1812

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

B. It doubled the size of the US, and guaranteed American control of the Ole Miss.

** I am certain of this answer, btw, I've had to answer it in the past. :)