How did the Louisiana Purchase impact U.S. expansion?


A. It allowed access to the Great Lakes, which strengthened Northern industries.
B. It allowed access to the Pacific Coast, which increased foreign trade.
C. It quadrupled the size of the United States and created an alliance with France.
D. It doubled the size of the United States and secured access to foreign markets.

C. It quadrupled the size of the United States and created an alliance with France.