Louisiana Purchase

Why was Thomas Jefferson worried about the new Constitution?

• He wanted more power for the national government.

• He believed it gave too much power to the national government.

• He thought it gave too much power to the states.

• He was concerned about the lack of a national bank.

What did Alexander Hamilton propose that Jefferson opposed?

• A national army

• A national bank

• A new Constitution

• A Bill of Rights

What was Jefferson's initial solution to the problem of buying foreign territory?

• He asked for more money from Congress.

• He tried to get a constitutional amendment.

• He wanted to pass a new law.

• He decided to ignore the Constitution.

How did Jefferson justify the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?

• By saying it was necessary for national security

• By using the treaty-making power argument

• By stating it was a temporary acquisition

• By claiming it was a gift from France

What was ironic about Jefferson's decision to buy the Louisiana Territory?

• He had always supported big government.

• He doubled the size of the country while questioning its constitutionality.

• He had never opposed the idea of implied powers.

• He did not believe in expanding the nation.