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Why was President Jefferson worried about the Louisiana Purchase?
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Napoleon wanted to grow food in Louisiana and ship it to French islands in the West Indies. However, events in Haiti, a French colony in the Caribbean, soon ruined Napoleon's plan. Napoleon, inspired by the French Revolution, enslaved Africans in Haiti decided to fight back for their liberty. Toussaint L'Ouverture ( too SAN loo vehr TYOOR ) led the revolt. By 1801, Toussaint and his followers had nearly forced the French out if Haiti.
Jefferson worried that he was exceeding the Constitutional authority of the President of the United States.
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∙ 11y agoThe Constitution did not grant the power to buy land from a foreign country.
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What made president jefferson reluctant to approve the louisiana purchase?
President Jefferson was reluctant to approve the Louisiana Purchase because he was not certain that it was legal. He was worried the constitution did not allow the purchase.
How were the politics of the United States affected by the Louisiana Purchase?
Well, the Federalists completely didnt want it. Even the Jeffersonian Republicans were wary. Jefferson stuck to his guns. He was worried about using too much public money, but he knew the country had to expand. There was nothing in the Constitution about buying foreign lands so he was in new terrain, but he decided that it would be the best for the country.
Why did Jefferson support the Louisiana purchase?
The US very much needed secure access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River. In those days, the Ohio and Mississippi River and connecting streams were the only practical way to move goods and people to much of the Western territories. The roads were mostly just trails, impassible much of the time and unsafe for travelers due to Indians. River boats were much safer and faster. When Napoleon offered the to sell the entire Louisiana territory, Jefferson saw its value, not only for the present but for the future.
What answer best describes why the Federalists were worried about the Constitution?
The Federalists were not worried about the Constitution; they were its chief supporters.
Who criticized the Vietnam War and worried President Johnson?
Walter Kronkite/Tet offensive
Why did president Jefferson hesitate to approve the purchase of The Louisiana Purchase?
He was worried about what would happen when France took over New Orleans. :)
Why did president Jefferson hesitate to approve the purchase of Louisiana purchase?
He was worried about what would happen when France took over New Orleans. :)
What made president jefferson reluctant to approve the louisiana purchase?
President Jefferson was reluctant to approve the Louisiana Purchase because he was not certain that it was legal. He was worried the constitution did not allow the purchase.
Why was Thomas Jefferson alarm to learn that the french-controlled the Louisiana Territory?
U.S. President Thomas Jefferson was worried bout what would happen to U.S. trade on the Mississippi.
Why was Thomas Jefferson alarm to learn the French control the Louisiana territory?
U.S. President Thomas Jefferson was worried bout what would happen to U.S. trade on the Mississippi.
Why was Thomas Jefferson alarmed to learn that french controlled Louisiana territory?
U.S. President Thomas Jefferson was worried bout what would happen to U.S. trade on the Mississippi.
How were the politics of the United States affected by the Louisiana Purchase?
Well, the Federalists completely didnt want it. Even the Jeffersonian Republicans were wary. Jefferson stuck to his guns. He was worried about using too much public money, but he knew the country had to expand. There was nothing in the Constitution about buying foreign lands so he was in new terrain, but he decided that it would be the best for the country.
Why did Jefferson support the Louisiana purchase?
The US very much needed secure access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River. In those days, the Ohio and Mississippi River and connecting streams were the only practical way to move goods and people to much of the Western territories. The roads were mostly just trails, impassible much of the time and unsafe for travelers due to Indians. River boats were much safer and faster. When Napoleon offered the to sell the entire Louisiana territory, Jefferson saw its value, not only for the present but for the future.
Was it difficult for Thomas Jefferson and John Adams to serve together as president and vice president?
Yes, it was difficult for Adams. He had a hard job trying replace Washington. There were diplomatic problems with France and Britain and Adams was worried about an insurrection at home. Jefferson disagreed with him on most things and was no help .
Why was Jefferson conflicted about purchasing the Louisiana territory?
President Jefferson believed that of it wasn't already in the Constitution then that power belonged to the states instead of the Federal Government. The ability to make the purchase wasn't in the Constitution but the deal needed to be completed quickly.
________ and _______ worried that _______ was building a dangerously powerful government run by the wealthy. And _________ are born.?
Jefferson, Madison, Hamilton, political parties
What answer best describes why the Federalists were worried about the Constitution?
The Federalists were not worried about the Constitution; they were its chief supporters.
