The Louisiana Purchase Directions: Read Pros and Cons of The Louisiana Purchase Reading in Schoology and complete the chart below. ☑ CONS 3. 2. PROS 1. Unrestricted access to the Mississippi River and New Orleans for trade 1. 2. It would be difficult for the U.S government to govern such a large piece of land. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5. The land was inhabited by many indigenous groups, and it would be difficult to remove them from their land without conflict.​