Why did Jefferson purcase Louisiana?

Answer 1

He wanted to purchase Louisiana, because Louisiana controlled New Orleans, the Gulf port of the Mississippi. Access to the Atlantic via the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi was vital to the commerce of the United States.

Answer 2

Because America wanted to expand westward. And France needed to fund the war so instead of what Jefferson offered, France offered all of the Louisana Purchase. But really they just wanted to move westward. Hope that helps! :)

Answer 3

To allow American sailing vessels to sail down the Mississippi River to New Orleans and for easy access to the Atlantic Ocean for trade ships to sail to Europe. Also, many Americans lives in this geographic region controlled by Spain.

Answer 4

He was unsure if purchasing land was allowed by the constitution, This was especially troublesome for Jefferson because he believed that powers not specifically given to the federal government belonged to the states . The Constitution says nothing about the power of the federal government to buy new territory.

Answer 5

Yes, Jefferson made the right choice regarding the Louisiana Purchase. With the purchase, he doubled the size of the US.

Answer 6

France controlled the Miss. River (which was vital to US trade).

Answer 7

he wanted to

Answer 8

because

Answer 9

yes