Question

Why was it a difficult decision for President Thomas Jefferson to make the Louisiana purchase?

Answer 1

President Jefferson believed that the power belonged to the states instead of the Federal Government. The ability to make the purchase wasn't in the Constitution but the deal needed to be done fast.

Answer 2

President Jefferson believed that of it wasn't already in the Constitution then that power belonged to the states instead of the Federal Government. The ability to make the purchase wasn't in the Constitution but the deal needed to be completed quickly.Jun 14, 2016