Thomas Jefferson had been interested in exploring the west well before the 1803 Louisiana Purchase for France. During the 1780's and 1790's, he championed a few failed attempts at such an exploration. Believing the United States needed to expand west to help ensure its survival and prosperity, he jumped at the chance to buy Louisiana from France's Napoleon Bonaparte.
Shannon should go for a career in journalism.
Answer:
Political appointments are short-lived in order to prevent autocracy, tyranny, and clinging on to power.
Explanation:
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Humans have a tendency to be intoxicated by power. This is why most political positions run for just a few years after which the people can determine through voting on whether they will continue with the appointee or elect another person. The presidential and senatorial sectors of the United States democracy follow this system.
Presidents are allowed 4 years in office after which another election is conducted to determine their remaining or being removed. This prevents tyranny and the imposition of the opinions of a few against the majority.
I believe the answer is B!
