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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
Why did Napoleon sell Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Territory in 1803?
because napoleon wanted too
Why was Thomas Jefferson was uneasy about buying the Louisiana Territory?
He was uneasy because he was not sure that he had the constitutional power to do that.
Does Jefferson think the Louisiana territory is already inhabited how do you know?
Yes, because he mentions Native Americans
Why did Jefferson send the Corps of discovery into the Louisiana territory?
Thomas Jefferson sent the Corps of Discovery into the Lousiana Territory is because he wanted to see if there were any water routes to the Pacific Ocean.
Who did Jefferson send to explore the territory and why was the purchase so important?
Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the western territory. The Louisiana Purchase was important because it doubled the land size of the US at that time.
Why was thomas Jefferson interested in the Louisiana territory why was he hesitant to do so?
Thomas Jefferson was interested in the Louisiana Territory primarily because it represented a vast expanse of land that could secure agricultural expansion and enhance the United States' economy. He believed that access to the Mississippi River and its tributaries would facilitate trade and support westward expansion. However, Jefferson was hesitant to pursue the acquisition due to constitutional concerns, as he worried that purchasing the territory might exceed the federal government's powers and set a precedent for overreach. Ultimately, his desire for expansion outweighed these concerns, leading to the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Why was the Louisiana territory valuable?
Exploring the Louisiana territory was important for the us because they had to know what was in the territory that president Thomas Jefferson had purchased. They hadto know who was living there and what kind of resources they had
Why did Jefferson view The Louisiana Purchase as vital to American national interests?
Jefferson viewed the louisiana purchase as vital to american national interests because it would enlarge the american territory, it is said the more territories you have , the more powerful you are.
Why did Thomas Jefferson believe possession of Louisiana was essential for the future of the US?
he believe that the purchase of the louisiana territory was necessary because more land equals more farming and agriculture
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 Jefferson concerned about his authority to buy the Louisiana Territory?
because the constitution didn't say anything about the president buying land
