Multiple choice

Jefferson argued what about the purchase agreement of the Louisiana Territory to the Senate?

  1. That he had executive power to add territories to the US

  2. The Const stated that a pres could purchase foreign land.

  3. Lands added to the U.S. as an application to make treaties.

  4. Lands purchased by the U.S. could be funded by foreigners
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Jefferson justified the Louisiana Purchase by invoking the president's treaty-making power under the Constitution. He believed acquiring territory through treaties with foreign powers was constitutional, even though the Constitution doesn't explicitly mention purchasing territory.

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