The Federalist opposed the Louisiana because of the fact that it was not written in the Constitution. The Federalist were Strict Constructionists which meant that they believed decisions should only be made if it is in the Constitution.
The Federalists opposed the purchasing of the Louisiana Territory because they saw it as an abuse of power by the federal government. They argued that the Constitution did not expressly grant the government the power to buy and add states. President Jefferson cites the Elastic Clause/ Necessary and Proper Clause ( Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18) in the Constitution as implying that he has the right to purchase the land. The Federalists also knew that the land in the Louisiana Territory would mainly be agrarian in nature, therefore the people that would live there would most likely be Democratic Republicans. As they had just brutally lost control of the central government with the elections of 1800, they feared that by adding new states they would lose control of the Senate as well. Federalists also did not like the fact that to buy the land, the United States would have to take a loan out from the British Bank.
While Jefferson uses the Elastic Clause to purchase the Louisiana Territory during his presidency, as Adam's Vice President he was strongly against the overstretching power granted to the Federal Government. This opposition was exemplified by a famous argument he had with Alexander Hamilton and the creation of a National Bank. Jefferson's moral and political stance put him at odds with purchasing the land, but the threat that was presented by not purchasing it was much greater. When Spain held control over the Louisiana Territory, the United States' interests in the area were protected by the Treaty of Paris. This treaty granted the US rights to use the Mississippi river ( specifically the Spanish port at New Orleans) for travel and trade. In late 1800, Spain gives the area to France who was under the rule of Napoleon Bonaparte. This transfer of control presented a huge problem for the US as there was no form of agreement with France allowing the US rights to the waterway. After Napoleon gained control of the Louisiana Territory, he moved 20,000 troops to the French colony of Santo Domingo to quell the slave revolt that was steadily throwing off French control. This makes the United States Government very uneasy and solidifies Jefferson's decision to purchase the land. As most of Napoleon's troops die of Yellow Fever in Santo Domingo, he believed that Britain would soon seize the Louisiana Territory from him and decided instead to make a profit off of its loss.
The fear of Britain taking control of the Louisiana Territory from France was a quickly growing threat that surpassed Jefferson's hesitation of exerting federal power. In 1803, Jefferson ultimately purchased about 828,000 square miles for roughly 15 million dollars.
the reason why because federalist were afraid that the territory will become democratic republicans also because this was not stated in the Constitution so it was unconstitutional
The Louisiana purchase doubled the size of the original US.
I can't be precise. But I think it's probably about 2 or 3. New Orleans
The US bought land from France (the Louisiana Purchase) and bought Alaska from Russia. We purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark and the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico. The purchase of Manhattan Island from the Indians happened before there was a United States.
I think it was Thomas Jefferson the president who sent him along with Aaron burr?
The Federalist favored ratification of the newly drafted Constitution. Those that opposed the United States Constitution were known as the Anti-Federalist.
the Anti Federalists opposed the constitution and worked for their state not to ratify it. Their famous leaders were Patrick Henry and George Mason
He was Secretary of State at the time. He was in favor of making the purchase, but I do not think he had any part in the negotiations.
No, the Federalists did not support Thomas Jefferson. They were opposed to his Democratic-Republican Party and its policies. The Federalists saw Jefferson as a threat to their goal of a strong central government and favored a loose interpretation of the Constitution, while Jefferson advocated for states' rights and a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
the reason why because federalist were afraid that the territory will become democratic republicans also because this was not stated in the Constitution so it was unconstitutional
I just read about this a week ago and I can't remember for sure but I think Lewis and Clark were sent to explore, and make trails in the area that was purchased in the Louisiana purchase. So I think Lewis and Clark came second.
Lewis and Clark I think were the people who explored the Louisiana purchase Sacajawea guided them
The Louisiana purchase doubled the size of the original US.
1803 to 1806 i think thats what it says in my history book
I can't be precise. But I think it's probably about 2 or 3. New Orleans
The US bought land from France (the Louisiana Purchase) and bought Alaska from Russia. We purchased the Virgin Islands from Denmark and the Gadsden Purchase from Mexico. The purchase of Manhattan Island from the Indians happened before there was a United States.
I think it was Thomas Jefferson the president who sent him along with Aaron burr?