Question

What action did Thomas Jefferson take despite questions about constitutional provisions allowing it? He built a home at Monticello. He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition. He authorized the Louisiana Purchase. He appointed a speaker of the House.

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase despite questions about Constitutional provisions. Many including Jefferson himself questioned whether it was Constitutional or not for the U.S. Government to purchase new territory, however, in the end he decided to move through with the Louisiana Purchase.