Thomas Jefferson Was Conscience-Stricken About the Purchase of the Louisiana

question 7

Multiple Choice

Thomas Jefferson was conscience-stricken about the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France because

• A) the Federalists supported his action.
• B) he believed that the purchase was unconstitutional.
• C) he felt that the purchase was not a fair deal for France.
• D) war with Spain might occur.
• E) he feared the British might use it as an excuse to declare war on the United States.