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Medium Reading and Writing · Information and Ideas · None · MCQ

The author provides a history of the process of how the United States obtained the Louisiana Purchase. The author also states that the Louisiana Purchase was a key moment in American history because it doubled the size of the United States. The author argues that the Louisiana Purchase was also a pivotal event because it helped to open up the western part of the United States to settlement. The author concludes by saying that the Louisiana Purchase is a significant event in American history. What is the main idea of this passage?

What is the author’s main point about the Louisiana Purchase?

A
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States, which helped to open up the western part of the country to settlement.
B
The United States obtained the Louisiana Purchase through a complex series of events.
C
The Louisiana Purchase had a significant impact on American history.
D
The author provides a chronological account of the Louisiana Purchase.

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