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.
Thomas Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 despite constitutional concerns about his authority to acquire new territory. The purchase doubled the size of the United States for $15 million and was vital for the country's economic growth. Ultimately, this action is considered one of Jefferson's most significant accomplishments as President.
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