The pros of the Louisiana purchase was that we got double the size of the country and the access of the Mississippi River as a trade route to the Pacific Ocean. The only problem was trying to get the canoes there. We also had new natural resources great farmland and a trade route. The Cons, well that is easier, were there was more land to defend. read more
The Louisiana Purchase was a unique opportunity for the United States. We had the opportunity to purchase the entire Louisiana Territory from France for $15 million. There were many advantages to purchasing this land. The United States had trouble using the Mississippi River and the port of New Orleans. read more