Question

question 5 of 10
to encourage western expansion, thomas jefferson:
a. signed the embargo act of 1807.
b. ended international taxes.
c. purchased the louisiana territory.
d. supported the assimilation of indigenous peoples.

Explanation:

The Louisiana - Purchase in 1803 by Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the United States and greatly encouraged western expansion. The Embargo Act restricted trade, ending international taxes is not related to western - expansion here, and assimilation of Indigenous peoples is not a direct action for western expansion compared to the territory purchase.

Answer:

C. purchased the Louisiana Territory.