He needed money to pay for wars.
It Doubled the size of the United States
George N. Henning.
The need of collecting money for the impending war against Great Britain.
Thomas Jefferson at the time of the purchase faced domestic opposition because it was thought to be unconstitutional. He agreed that the U.S. Constitution did not contain provisions for acquiring territory, and struggled with the decision to go ahead with the purchase.
He was unsure if the purchase was allowed by the constitution.
Saving money and limiting the size of government
His decision to invade Russia
He wanted to purchase Louisiana from France.
Missouri Compromise
Loose contriction because no where in the Constitution does it state that the President can purchase land
He was unsure if the purchase was allowed by the constitution.
His decision to invade Russia -Apex answer.
Obtained the Louisiana Purchase from France, a controversial move on his part since he interpreted the Constitution strictly.