On what grounds would strict constructionist of the united states constitution have questioned the purchase of

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On what grounds would strict constructionist of the united states constitution have questioned the purchase of

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Muffy · Answer 1

The president was not given the authority to buy Louisiana from the French Empire.

Jefferson decided to buy the territory because of the growing economy of New Orleans. He knew that the economy relied on New Orleans. Because of this, he and John Monroe took the risk of buying the whole property