As a result of the Louisiana Purchase,
A) the United States controlled the mouth of the Mississippi River.
B) Jefferson's prestige and power declined due to public anger.
C) the United States suffered a severe economic downturn.
D) the United States entered into an anti-British alliance with France.

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The Louisiana Purchase gave the United States control of the mouth of the Mississippi River, which was a crucial transportation route for trade and commerce. The acquisition of this territory also doubled the size of the United States.

As a Result of the Louisiana Purchase