Question

What are 3 reasons why the Louisiana Purchase was an important event?

Answer 1

The American purchase of the Louisiana territory was ... Jefferson's philosophical consistency was in question because of his strict interpretation of the Constitution . ... One problem, however, was too important to argue down ... never sell or alienate Louisiana to a third party.

Answer 2

The United States increased in size greatly. The French lost all their land in the United States. The French told Spain to give Florida to
the United States