Why did President Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

Select one:

a. The Constitution required the president to add as much of North America to the United States as possible.

b. President Jefferson believed that by interpreting the Constitution he was allowed to purchase the Louisiana Territory.

c. It was too good of a deal to pass up.

d. All of the above statements are true.

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1 December, 16:41

Why did President Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

Select one:

a. The Constitution required the president to add as much of North America to the United States as possible.

b. President Jefferson believed that by interpreting the Constitution he was allowed to purchase the Louisiana Territory.

c. It was too good of a deal to pass up.

d. All of the above statements are true.

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Hayden Moran · Answer 1

"b. President Jefferson believed that by interpreting the Constitution he was allowed to purchase the Louisiana Territory" would be the best option, since although Jefferson was hesitant to exercise this much power, he knew that this was a "once in a lifetime opportunity".