Question

Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because

a. he had campaigned against such a purchase.
b. he is considered to be a strict constructionist. Eliminate
c. he thought the country was too big prior to the purchase.
d. he had previously said the Louisiana Territory as useless.

Answer 1

Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because "b. he is considered to be a strict constructionist," since he felt that the federal government should not be so powerful as to make such a large purchase.