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Why was Jefferson's purchase of The Louisiana Purchase so controversial?
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∙ 8y ago
When Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase, he went against the 10th amendment. The 10th amendment states that any power not stated to belong to the federal government in the constitution becomes a power of the state. There is not a place in the constitution that says that the president can buy land. So to avoid going through the process of having every state ratify (or vote for and accept) the purchase, he called it a negotiation to avoid it.
Also, Jerfferson always said how he didn't want the government to have too much power and he wanted to keep the countery small and unprogressive. People said he abandond his beliefs when he bought it.
Hope this helps! :)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThomas Jefferson was criticized for the Louisiana Purchase because the public thought that he did not have the right to buy land.
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What was thomas jeffersons reaction to the Louisiana purhase?
Jefferson arranged the purchase from Napoleon.
Why was the Louisiana purchase controversial?
Because if there was nothing out there jefferson was out 15 million dollars
How do you spell Louisiana Purchase?
The correct spelling is Louisiana Purchase (1803).
What is the name of the event with The Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase
What was the name of the us major land purchase during 1812?
The Louisiana Purchase.
Which of Jeffersons policies was most important?
The Louisiana Purchase
What was the result of president thomas jeffersons purchase of Louisiana?
The Louisiana Purchase helped to double the size of the United States.
What was thomas jeffersons reaction to the Louisiana purhase?
Jefferson arranged the purchase from Napoleon.
Who did jeffersons buy The Louisiana Purchase from?
France.The Louisiana Territory was owned by France, and was sold to Thomas Jefferson by Napoleon Bonaparte.
Why was the Louisiana purchase controversial?
Because if there was nothing out there jefferson was out 15 million dollars
What were some of the accomplishment of jeffersons first administration?
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the launch of the Lewis and Clark expedition of discovery.
What was Thomas Jeffersons reaction to the Louisiana purchase?
Despite having qualm about the constitutionality of the purchase, Jefferson pushed for its completion. After it was made, he commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore it and make notes of what they found.
How do you spell Louisiana Purchase?
The correct spelling is Louisiana Purchase (1803).
Which is one example of a president expanding the executive powers outlined in the constitution?
The Louisiana Purchase
What is the name of the event with The Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase
Which came first Alaska's purchase or Louisiana's purchase?
Louisiana Purchase occurred 1803 and Alaska Purchase occurred in 1867. So obviously, Louisiana.
What was not intended by jeffersonian republicans to address what they perceived as bad federalists policy?
The Louisiana Purchase
