What Difficulty Did Jefferson Face in Purchasing the Louisiana Territory

question 27

Multiple Choice

What difficulty did Jefferson face in purchasing the Louisiana Territory?

• A) possible confrontation with Great Britain
• B) lack of support from the American people
• C) the constitutionality of his actions
• D) whether to accept foreign citizens on the land
• E) finding $15 million in the federal budget

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