“A Great Achievement”
President Thomas Jefferson had long believed that acquiring western lands would insure a prosperous and peaceful future for the United States—“an ample provision for our posterity and a wide-spread [field] for the blessings of freedom.”
Click the "Highlight It" button to read excerpts from Jefferson's writings and highlight passages that reflect his excitement about the purchase.
Then, fill out the chart below to explain in your own words how each excerpt reflects how Jefferson felt about the Louisiana Purchase. Click "Submit" when you are done.
Why was Thomas Jefferson so eager to acquire the Louisiana territory?
Calderwood Writing Course: U.S. History
