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The constitution said nothing about a presidents right to buy land. Jefferson was believed in the strict interpritationof the constitution, but he also believed in a nation of independent farmers. He ended up taking the land. April 30th, 1803, it was approved for fifteen million dollars.
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What are the issues surrounding the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France?
Most people believed that President Jefferson didn't have the right to make such a purchase, and thus was a largely controversial matter (but aren't we glad he made it :) ).
According to James Madison what presidential power gave President Jefferson the right to purchase the Louisiana Purchase?
James Madison argued that President Jefferson’s authority to purchase the Louisiana Territory was derived from the presidential power to negotiate treaties. Madison believed that the Constitution granted the president the ability to acquire land through treaties, a power that Jefferson exercised in the Louisiana Purchase. Although Jefferson had initial reservations about the constitutionality of such a purchase, he ultimately justified it as a means to expand the nation and promote its interests.
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 Louisiana Purchase display the presidents implied powers?
President Jefferson know he did not have the right to purchase the Louisiana Territory, but he knew that by doing so it would double the size of the country and thus help America realize there Manifest destiny. People could realize the American dream of owning there own land.
Why did US government seek to anquire the Louisiana Territory?
The Jefferson Administration wanted to purchase the port of New Orleans from Napoleon, not the area known as the Louisiana Territory. The port was necessary if the "western" states and territories would have a permanent port to ship their goods and products without fear of the French cutting off the "right of deposit" in New Orleans. When America offered to buy the port, Napoleon surprised Jefferson by offering the entire territory for a cost that came out to about 4 cents an acre. It doubled the size of the US and opened the western section of North America to expansion by the US. It also led to future conflicts with Great Britain regarding the Northwest Territory, as the purchase of Louisiana gave the US a claim to that area as well as the British claim.
What action did Thomas Jefferson take despite questions about the constitutional provisions allowing it?
President Thomas Jefferson questioned the constitutional right to purchase the Louisiana Territory.
As a strict constructionist's President Thomas Jefferson questioned the constitutional right to?
Thomas Jefferson questioned the right to buy the Louisiana Purchase.
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
Why was Thomas Jeffersons decision that the right to acquire new territory was implicit in the presidents constitutional power to make treaties an issue?
CAUSE JEFFERSON'S RIGHT TO NEGOTIATE THE LOUISIANA WITH FRANCE!!!!!
What was Lewis and Clark's travel goal?
Their job was to explore the Louisiana Territory and report back to Jefferson. He asked them to follow the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. And they were the right men for the job.
What are the issues surrounding the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France?
Most people believed that President Jefferson didn't have the right to make such a purchase, and thus was a largely controversial matter (but aren't we glad he made it :) ).
According to James Madison what presidential power gave President Jefferson the right to purchase the Louisiana Purchase?
James Madison argued that President Jefferson’s authority to purchase the Louisiana Territory was derived from the presidential power to negotiate treaties. Madison believed that the Constitution granted the president the ability to acquire land through treaties, a power that Jefferson exercised in the Louisiana Purchase. Although Jefferson had initial reservations about the constitutionality of such a purchase, he ultimately justified it as a means to expand the nation and promote its interests.
Is Ohio listed in The Louisiana Purchase?
No it was in the NorthWestern Territory, it became a state right around when we bought the Louisiana from the French.
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.
What was Lewis and clark goals?
Their job was to explore the Louisiana Territory and report back to Jefferson. He asked them to follow the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean. And they were the right men for the job.
What was Jefferson's main concern regarding the Louisiana Purchase?
He was not sure if the president had the right to purchase land.
How did The Louisiana Purchase display the presidents implied powers?
President Jefferson know he did not have the right to purchase the Louisiana Territory, but he knew that by doing so it would double the size of the country and thus help America realize there Manifest destiny. People could realize the American dream of owning there own land.
