Thomas Jefferson
a. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain.
b. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France.
c. conquered the Louisiana Territory from Spain.
d. conquered the Louisiana Territory from France.
e. purchased the Louisiana Territory from Great Britain.
ANS: B
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