What was one reason that Jefferson wanted to buy the Louisiana Territory?

A. He wanted to sell it back to Spain and make more money.

B. Congress gave him the power to increase the size of country.

C. He hoped to find an easy trade route to the Pacific.

O D. He wanted to drive the Native Americans to the west coast.

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What was one reason that Jefferson wanted to buy the Louisiana Territory?

A. He wanted to sell it back to Spain and make more money.

B. Congress gave him the power to increase the size of country.

C. He hoped to find an easy trade route to the Pacific.

O D. He wanted to drive the Native Americans to the west coast.

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Dashawn Herring · Answer 1

C) He hoped to find an easy trade route to the Pacific.

Explanation:

This is the best answer, as Jefferson chiefly wanted to explore the rest of the continent.

With this in mind, (C) makes the most sense. Though I suppose (B) is also viable.