Jefferson agreed to buy French land to the west so that
A. runaway slaves could not hide there.
B. American Indians would have a place to live.
C. American goods could move through New Orleans
D. the United States would have an ally against Great Britain.

C. American goods could move through New Orleans.

Explanation:

President Thomas Jefferson struct a deal with the French to buy Louisiana territory. He bought the territory for fifteen million dollars with the aim to get hold of New Orleans.The purchase gave United States United access to the gateway of the Mississippi River where goods could be moved and transferred to all over the country easily.It became an important port for American merchants.

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