The purchase of the city of Baton Rouge was Jefferson's first step toward achieving his vision of an agrarian society.

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The purchase of Baton Rouge was not Jefferson's first step toward achieving his vision of an agrarian society; rather, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which significantly expanded the United States territory, was a major step towards this vision. Baton Rouge was part of this broader acquisition.

The Purchase of the City of Baton Rouge Was Jefferson's