Explain the Importance of the Louisiana Purchase Write a paragraph explaining the events leading to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase and why the purchase was significant. Describe the events leading up to the purchase, including the political changes in the Americas that influenced Napoleon's decision to sell the territory. Explain the extent of the purchase and why the Louisiana Territory was important to the economic interests of the United States. Consider how Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana Territory was determined by his vision of the future of the United States and the kind of country he hoped would develop. Explain why he felt that he had overstepped his authority as President in purchasing the territory.​

Read an excerpt from a speech by benito mussolini. italy! italy! entirely and universally fascist! the italy of the blackshirt revolution, rise to your feet; let the cry of your determination rise to the skies and reach our soldiers in east africa. let it be a comfort to those who are about to fight. let it be an encouragement to our friends and a warning to our enemies. it is the cry of italy which goes beyond the mountains and the seas out into the great world. it is the cry of justice and of victory. how does this excerpt support the idea that mussolini was a charismatic dictator? it shows how he used persuasive language to rally citizens. it explains his use of an aggressive foreign policy in europe. it shows how he used a secret police force to terrorize citizens. it explains how he used education to indoctrinate young people.