How did the purchase of the Louisiana Territory help the United States avoid war with European powers?

It removed French control of New Orleans and the Mississippi River.
It resulted in peace between Great Britain and France.
It forced Spain to give up territory in the United States.
It removed British control of forts on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes.

Question

How did the purchase of the Louisiana Territory help the United States avoid war with European powers?
 	
	It removed French control of New Orleans and the Mississippi River.
	It resulted in peace between Great Britain and France.
	It forced Spain to give up territory in the United States.
	It removed British control of forts on the U.S. side of the Great Lakes.

anonymous · Answer

It removed French control of New Orleans and the Mississippi River.