The purpose refers to the reason or goal behind an action or decision.
Related terms
Manifest Destiny: This term refers to the belief in America's divine mission to expand its territory from coast to coast.
Westward Expansion: This term describes the movement of settlers and borders westward across North America, including the Louisiana Purchase.
Agrarian Society: An agrarian society is one where agriculture is the main economic activity, which was Jefferson's vision for America based on his support for rural farmers.