Question

Discuss the factors that led to the Louisiana Purchase. Why was Jefferson reluctant to agree to the purchase? Why did he ultimately agree to it? Why was the purchase significant?

Answer 1

The Louisiana Purchase was a mainland part that put the impact on the U.S.

If the U.S acquired land it may give us Mississippi river and New Orleans. It also increases the size of U.S.

When French and Britain were in the war. Due to war French needed money to support the war (financially). Hence, in order to sell the land (Louisiana purchase), Napoleon offers Thomas Jefferson to buy the land(Louisiana purchase).

At that time the U.S was small country.it was the very good deal but Jefferson was confused because he didn’t know that whether it is illegal or not.

He purchased the land (Louisiana purchase) which contains new Orleans and Mississippi river.

It was the one of the main transport and trade river. In 1803 land was purchased it doubled the size of U.S.