Which best describes why the united states wanted the louisiana territory?
to halt french expansion in north america
to gain control of commerce on the mississippi river
to remove european rule in north america
to find and gain access to a transcontinental river route

The United States wanted the Lousiana Territory to gain control of commerce on the Mississippi River. The Lousiana Territory was formerly owned by Spain. Spain made a treaty with Napoleon and gave the territory to him. President Jefferson wanted that territory for America and purchased it from Napoleon in 15 million dollars. The Lousiana Territory became American Territory.

puritans hope this

might be agreeing to participate ethically with other european nations in the slave trade

or notifying other european nations when taking possession   of african territories