Question

Jefferson agreed to buy French land to the west so that

A. runaway slaves could not hide there.
B. American Indians would have a place to live.
C. American goods could move through New Orleans
D. the United States would have an ally against Great Britain.

Answer 1

C. American goods could move through New Orleans.

Step-by-step explanation:

• President Thomas Jefferson struct a deal with the French to buy Louisiana territory. He bought the territory for fifteen million dollars with the aim to get hold of New Orleans.
• The purchase gave United States United access to the gateway of the Mississippi River where goods could be moved and transferred to all over the country easily.
• It became an important port for American merchants.