According to Jefferson, the MAIN purpose of the trip was ___.

A economic

B military

C political

D scientific

Answer: The correct answer is A. Economic

Explanation: Thomas Jefferson was in France from 1784 to 1789. Jefferson traveled there because he had to negociate some commercial treaties with several European powers.

Jefferson was not alone in the development of this task, he had the company of John Adams and Benjamin Franklin who didn't have a lot of success doing business in there. Many European powers viewed the United States as a rebellious splinter from the British Empire.

However, Jefferson and company enjoyed a significant victory in 1785 when they made a treaty with Frederick the Great of Prussia. In this way, the floodgates were opened for further talks with lesser sovereignties like Denmark and Tuskany.

Sorry if I'm wrong, i think your answer is C. political since Jefferson always loved traveling and it was political reasons most of the time.