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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.

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Answer:

C. American goods could move through New Orleans.

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.

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