Question

On October 20th 1803 the Senate ratified the Louisiana purchase treating. Vote of 24 to 7 the agreement which provided or the purpose of Western half of the Mississippi River basin from France at a price of 15 million $ or approximately four cents per acre. 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 would have on the united states

A. Because of the high cost of the purchase the U.s. would struggle even more with the public Dept.
B. Because of the treaty the french could no longer pose a threat against the US.
C. Because of the purchase of the territory Americans could nlw legally start settling regions in the West.
D. Because of its ratification ot the treaty congress confirmed that the president's had the power to purchase land.

C???

Answer 1

WHAT ARE ALL OF THE ANSWERSSSSSSS

Answer 2

Yes, C.

Answer 3

Thank you!!

Answer 4

You're welcome.

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

Yes, you are correct. Based on the excerpt, it can be inferred that because of the purchase of the territory, Americans could legally start settling regions in the West. So the correct answer is C.