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Why did James Monroe and Robert Livingston act quickly to buy the Louisiana Territory?

APresident Jefferson had told them to buy the entire territory.
BThey disagreed with President Jefferson about the price.
CPresident Jefferson did not have the authority to approve the purchase.
DThey were afraid that Napoleon might change his mind.

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The correct answer is A. President Jefferson had told them to buy the entire territory.

They were all afraid, including Napoleon, that Britain would ask for that territory to pay for war losses, which is why he gave it to the US to prevent Britain from taking it, and the Americans didn't want this either.

Answer: D

Explanation: On Edgenuity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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