As a Result of the Louisiana Purchase

question 85

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Louisiana Purchase,

• A) the United States controlled the mouth of the Mississippi River.
• B) Jefferson's prestige and power declined due to public anger.
• C) the United States suffered a severe economic downturn.
• D) the United States entered into an anti-British alliance with France.

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