LA Purchase Opposition

Multiple Choice

Why was the Louisiana Purchase significant for the United States?

• It doubled the size of the country and opened up new land for settlement.

• It caused the United States to lose territory to France.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in the new territories.

• It resulted in a war between the United States and Spain.

Open Ended

How did Alexander Hamilton view the Louisiana Purchase, and what concerns did he express about it?

Multiple Select

According to the Federalist letters, what were some constitutional and social concerns about the Louisiana Purchase? Select all that apply.

• Whether the President could sign treaties forcing Congress to admit new states

• Concerns about the spread of slavery into new states

• The cost of the purchase being too high

• The weakening of the central government