Question

According to the Constitution, what could Jefferson use to argue that he did have the authority to purchase the Louisiana Territory?

Answer 1

Jefferson was authorized by Congress to offer up to $10 million for this tract of land. During this time, French Emperor Napoleon offered unexpectedly to sell the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States for $15 million. ... He therefore acted quickly to have the Congress ratify the treaty regading the purchase

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