Question

In what way was the purchase of the Louisiana Territory inconsistent with Thomas Jefferson's political beliefs?

• A. He did not think it was right to take any more land from the Native Americans.
• B. He did not think the United States should continue expanding to the west.
• C. He believed the Constitution should be interpreted according to the letter.
• D. He believed that the French would attack the United States after the sale of the land.
• E. He felt it was his duty as president to take advantage of the opportunity to buy the land.

Answer 1

The correct option is A He did not think it was right to take any more land from the Native Americans.

Thomas Jefferson was an Anti-Federalist. He believed in the strict construct of the Constitution. With the Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson had to put aside his beliefs in order to make the purchase because the ability to buy land was not specified in the Constitution.