USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was Jefferson hesitant about purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
A
He wasn’t sure if the Constitution allowed it.
B
He thought it was too much money.
C
He distrusted France.
D
He thought it might cause a war.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Jefferson had always feared the costs of loose construction of the powers delegated to the national government in the Constitution, and the Constitution was silent about acquiring lands from other countries.

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