How was Thomas Jefferson able to defend purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France? A He pointed out that the Constitution g
ranted the President the power to purchase lands as needed for the country. B He made the argument that the Constitution granted the President the power to make treaties with another nation. C He encouraged Congress to pass a law giving the President the power to purchase the territory. D He used the "necessary and proper" clause to make a case that it would be necessary to purchase the territory.
