Question

How did President Thomas Jefferson's actions affect Manifest Destiny?

A.) He slowed westward expansion when two economic depressions occurred during his presidency.

B.) He sped up westward expansion with the Louisiana Purchase and the expedition of Lewis and Clark.

C.) He slowed down westward expansion by allowing Spain to keep Texas when he negotiated to obtain Florida.

D.) He sped up westward expansion by signing a treaty with Great Britain regarding the Oregon Territory.

Answer 1

B he sped up the westward expansion by purchasing the Louisiana territory for 15$ million and sending Meriwether Lewis and William clark on an expedition with the corps of discovery