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Question 11 • AL-United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution A-CR

Why did James Monroe and Robert Livingston act quickly to buy the Louisiana Territory?

Answer

They felt that the purchase could stop a potential war between the US and France.

They knew that President Jefferson would disagree with the price and the amount of land.

They worried that President Jefferson did not have the authority to make the purchase.

They were afraid that Napoléon might change his mind and revoke the agreement.

Explanation

Monroe and Livingston acted quickly because Napoléon’s offer might not remain available. France needed money and was facing difficulties, but Napoléon could change his mind or withdraw the agreement, so the Americans wanted to secure the purchase promptly. The correct choice is that they feared Napoléon might revoke the agreement.

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