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Why did Federalists fear the Louisiana Purchase? What did they think would happen?

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create an unspoken alliance with France which would upset Britain

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The Federalists were opposed to the Louisiana Purchase because they believed the United States should strengthen ties with Great Britain rather than with Napoleon and some argued that it may even be unconstitutional.

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