Louisiana Purchase -Causation (jan 1, 1803 – feb 8, 1806)

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Cause:
-U.S wanted land for westward expansion and settlers relied on the Mississippi river, New Orleans and Indian territory for trade
-Napoleon gave up the plant to build the French empire and abanded plan due:
-Money for Napoleonic war
- Haitian Revolution

Effect:
-Doubled U.S size
-Removed European Presence from Borders
-Increased popularity with Jefferson with Agrarian Farmers, but some question his Federalist Ideals
-Encourage Westward expansion
- Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804 to 1806, from st Louis to Oregon

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