USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jefferson rationalized his decision for the treaty to be sent to Congress without an amendment to John Breckinridge. “It is the case of a guardian, investing the money of his ward in purchasing an important adjacent territory; and saying to him when of age, I did this for your good, ” he said in August 1803.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1800 Spain had transferred the Louisiana Territory to France, whose Emperor Napoleon held ambitions for establishing a French colonial empire in North America. President Thomas Jefferson worried that French control of the Mississippi River might close off that vital transportation route to the American West.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jefferson wanted Bill of Rights for new Constitution Jefferson recognized that a stronger federal government would make the country more secure economically and militarily, but he feared that a strong central government might become too powerful, restricting citizens’ rights.

Detailed explanation-4: -During this time, French Emperor Napoleon offered unexpectedly to sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States for $15 million. Jefferson knew the offer of $15 million for this vast tract of land was a bargain, and he did not want too much time to pass for fear that Napoleon might take back his offer.