Question

purchase of the western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of $15 million, or approximately four cents p doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi.

Based on the excerpt, which of the following statements can be inferred about the effect the Louisiana Purchase wo the United States?

Answer 1

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The effect of the Louisiana Purchase on the United States can be inferred to have doubled the size of the country and paved the way for westward expansion beyond the Mississippi.