THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
THOMAS JEFFERSONS PRESIDENCY LOUISIANA PURCHASE LEWIS CLARK AND MORE
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They thought it was too expensive, and they feared new taxes
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They were afraid France would regret the sale the nation would be forced into war with France
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They were concerned that they would lost political power as new states were created
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They worried about conflicts with Native Americans
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Detailed explanation-1: -Many Federalists, however, did in fact oppose the Louisiana Purchase. Some were concerned about the constitutionality of the treaty with France. Others feared the impact of the purchase on the political balance of power between slave and free states.
Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, the Federalists were very much opposed to the purchase. They also believed that by buying land from France, they would alienate Great Britain, whom they wanted as a close ally. Federalists tried to block the purchase by claiming the land belonged to Spain and not France.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jefferson also worried about the constitutionality of the acquisition, for the Constitution did not specifically grant the federal government the authority to acquire more territory, and he considered an amendment to the Constitution.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Federalists strongly opposed the purchase, favoring close relations with Britain over closer ties to Napoleon. Both Federalists and Jeffersonians were concerned over the purchase’s constitutionality. Many members of the House of Representatives opposed the purchase. Majority Leader John Randolph led the opposition.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Federalists, mainly in New England, opposed the purchase because they feared that New England would lose political power.