What dilemma did Napoleon's offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory cause for Jefferson?
Select one:
a. Under his "strict interpretation" philosophy, the Constitution did not give him the power to purchase a large territory.
b. Under his "loose interpretation" philosophy, the Constitution granted him the power only to do what he considered "necessary and proper."
c. If he purchased Louisiana he knew he would have to send explorers to map out the new territory and this would put his government over their budget.

Question

What dilemma did Napoleon's offer to sell the entire Louisiana Territory cause for Jefferson?
Select one:
a. Under his "strict interpretation" philosophy, the Constitution did not give him the power to purchase a large territory.
b. Under his "loose interpretation" philosophy, the Constitution granted him the power only to do what he considered "necessary and proper."
c. If he purchased Louisiana he knew he would have to send explorers to map out the new territory and this would put his government over their budget.

anonymous · Answer

d. The Louisiana Territory was home to many Native Indian tribes and he feared they might reject the purchase, leading to fighting.