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Louisiana Purchase

Louisiana Purchase

 
 
Louisiana Purchase discussion
 
jharrington
06/04/09
Jefferson did not believe that he had the right to purchase territory as this was not provided for in the Constitution.
           
 
gwynraven
06/04/09
replied to: jharrington
However, he wanted to prevent a strong French presence so close to American borders.