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CLEP US History I

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Thomas Jefferson’s decision to purchase the Louisiana territory was not universally supported. Which of the following was NOT an objection raised at the time?
  1. The United States could not afford it.
  2. There was no need to acquire more territory.
  3. There were no valuable resources in the territory.
  4. The President of the United States was not authorized to make such a purchase.
  5. It would make the United States difficult to defend.
Explanation
Answer: C - No one doubted that the Louisiana territory held natural resources. However, there were numerous objections to Jefferson's purchase. The United States had already gained land west of the Appalachians after the American Revolution, so doubling the size of the country again less than two decades later did not seem like a good idea. In addition, many questioned whether or not the President could spend that kind of money and increase the debt without Congressional approval.
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