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Why was Thomas Jefferson concerned about the fact the constitution say nothing about the acquiring foreign territory?
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Why was Jefferson concerned about his authority to buy the Louisiana Territory?
because the constitution didn't say anything about the president buying land
Why did Jefferson hesitate to accept napoleons offer to sell Louisiana?
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.
How did the constitution change to allow Thomas Jefferson to buy the Louisiana territory?
meaning of life
What was true about Jefferson decision to buy the Louisiana territory?
He was unsure if the purchase was allowed by the constitution.
What was true about President Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana Territory?
He was unsure if the purchase was allowed by the constitution.
Why was the Louisiana purchase illegal?
it was considered illegal by some because the U.S. Constitution at the time did not contain any provisions for acquiring new territory.
Why did Jefferson hesitate about napoleon offer to sell Louisiana territory of the US?
There was nothing in the constitution about buying land.
What power granted to the president by the constitution made it legal to purchase the Louisiana territory in 1803?
thomas Jefferson
What was Jeffersons purchase of the Louisiana territory?
Yes, the purchase of the Louisiana Territory was Constitutional because there is nothing stated in the Constitution about purchasing anything. This putting it in the implied powers (powers that are not stated in the constitution) spot. It was not constitutional, Thomas Jefferson bought it himself without the legislative or judicial branch even knowing about it. Thomas Jefferson was a strange man
WHAT PROblems did Thomas Jefferson have to overcome when deciding to purchase the louisina territory?
contradicting his belief in a strict interpretation of the constitution
When did Jefferson Territory end?
Jefferson Territory ended in 1861.
When was Jefferson Territory created?
Jefferson Territory was created in 1859.
