Question

What precedent did Thomas Jefferson set by purchasing this large amount of land from the French( the Louisiana Purchase )

Answer 1

Answer: Manifest Destiny

Step-by-step explanation:

By purchasing this land, Jefferson created the idea, or at least helped popularize manifest destiny. Manifest destiny is the idea/belief for the United States to expand west.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson set the precedent of the United States expanding its borders through the purchase of land from foreign countries. The Louisiana Purchase was the first major land acquisition by the United States, and it doubled the size of the nation. This set the precedent for future land acquisitions, such as the Gadsden Purchase and the Alaska Purchase. The Louisiana Purchase also established the precedent of the United States being a major player in international affairs.