Question

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

Answer 1

Jefferson pointed out that the constitution granted the president the power to purchase lands as needed for the country. His statement was that this case was similar to that of a legal guardian who invested money of his ward to purchase important adjacent territory then telling him he did this for his own good and he will gain it and appreciate it when he comes of age.