0
Why was Thomas Jefferson was uneasy about buying the Louisiana Territory?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
He was uneasy because he was not sure that he had the constitutional power to do that.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoHe had a strict interpretation of the Constitution.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoWiki User
∙ 11y agothere was no trade
Wiki User
∙ 12y agonew land
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Who was responsible for buying the the Louisiana territory?
James Monroe and James R. Livingston were sent to France by Thomas Jefferson to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase.
What did Jefferson want to do before buying the Louisiana territory?
Before buying the Louisiana territory, Jefferson wanted to secure access to the port of New Orleans. He feared that France, who had recently gained control of the territory from Spain, would restrict American trade along the Mississippi River. Jefferson initially sought to negotiate with France to secure this access, but when Napoleon offered to sell the entire territory, Jefferson seized the opportunity.
What objections were there to buying the Louisiana territory?
Thomas Jefferson went against his own philosophy concerning anti-federalism and a strict interpretation of the Constitution
Why did Jefferson hesitate about napoleon offer to sell Louisiana territory of the US?
There was nothing in the constitution about buying land.
Who did America purchase Louisiana from?
The Louisiana Purchase refers to America buying Louisiana from France. This happened in 1803, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson.
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 think he could avoid war with France if he bought the Louisiana territory?
Jefferson thought he could avoid war by buying the Louisiana territory because France territory was right next to american territory therefore he was afraid they would fight over land and he didn't want to lose France's alliance so he asked France if he could buy Louisiana territory,but surprisingly France needed money after wasting its money on a long war with great Britain
How did the U.S. get all of the Louisiana Territory?
The Louisiana Territory had been a land purchase transaction by the United States of America of 828,800 square miles of the French territory "Louisiane" in 1803 during Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The U.S. paid 60 million francs ($11,250,000) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs ($3,750,000), a total cost of $15,000,000 for the Louisiana Territory.
How come buying Louisiana was bad for Jefferson?
He did not believe that the Constitution gave him that authority.
What is President Tomas Jefferson's nickname?
Man of The People
How was the Elastic clause used in the Louisiana Purchase?
Since it was not directly written on the constitution about buying or obtaining new lands, by purchasing the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson used the idea of the elastic clause and the necessary and proper clause to justify his actions. Thomas Jefferson also stated that since it was the president's power to make treaties it is implied to obtain new lands
How did America purchase Louisiana?
The United States bought the Mississippi River Valley, known as Le Louisiane, from France in 1803, in the Louisiana Purchase.President Thomas Jefferson's representatives (Robert Livingston and James Monroe) signed the treaty on April 30, 1803. On July 4, 1803, Jefferson announced the treaty, and it was ratified by the Senate on October 20. New Orleans was transferred to the US on December 20, 1803, and the remainder of the territory on March 1, 1804 at St. Louis.Although of dubious legality on several points, the Purchase codified American claims in North America, and set the stage for further westward expansion.Lower Louisiana was transferred to US control on Dec 20th, 1803. The remainder (Upper Louisians) was handed over three months later.In 1803 the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France.July 4th, 18051803.
