Question

1. What were the reasons behind Jefferson's decision to explore the West?

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson had been interested in exploring the west well before the 1803 Louisiana Purchase from France. Believing the United States needed to expand west to help ensure its survival and prosperity, he jumped at the chance to buy Louisiana from France's Napoleon Bonaparte

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson had been interested in exploring the west well before the 1803 Louisiana Purchase from France. Believing the United States needed to expand west to help ensure its survival and prosperity, he jumped at the chance to buy Louisiana from France's Napoleon Bonaparte.