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The Louisiana Purchase: Expanding the Boundaries of the United States

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What was the primary motivation for the United States to pursue the Louisiana Purchase?

  1. To secure control of the Mississippi River and its vital trade routes
  2. To prevent France from allying with Great Britain against the United States
  3. To gain access to new lands for farming and settlement
  4. To establish a buffer zone between the United States and Spanish territories
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