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Because if there was nothing out there jefferson was out 15 million dollars

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What are the issues surrounding the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France?

Most people believed that President Jefferson didn't have the right to make such a purchase, and thus was a largely controversial matter (but aren't we glad he made it :) ).


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The correct spelling is Louisiana Purchase (1803).


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