Question

By purchasing the Louisiana Territory America would be able to control trade along the Mississippi river. What other benefit did Jefferson see in acquiring the Louisiana Territory? *
1.He wanted to create a quicker route to Africa so that the import of slaves could be cheaper.
2.He wanted to add more land so that Americans could search for gold and silver.
3.He wanted to add more land for farmers.

Answer 1

Answer:

2.He wanted to add more land so that Americans could search for gold and silver.

Explanation:

The purchase doubled the size of the United States, greatly strengthened the country materially and strategically, provided a powerful impetus to westward expansion, and confirmed the doctrine of implied powers of the federal Constitution.