Question

question 6 of 10
to encourage western expansion, thomas jefferson

a. signed the embargo act of 1807.
b. purchased the louisiana territory.
c. supported the assimilation of indigenous peoples.
d. ended international taxes.

Explanation:

The Louisiana - Purchase by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 doubled the size of the United States and encouraged westward expansion. The Embargo Act restricted trade, assimilation was not a main expansion - related action here, and ending international taxes is not related to westward expansion.

Answer:

B. purchased the Louisiana Territory