Question

Select all the correct answers. What are two reasons that the Louislana Purchase caused a debate in the United States?

People Iiving in rural areas feared that they would be forced to move west.

The Louisiana Purchase exposed the United States to the risk of a Spanish invasion.

Many politicians felt that the US Constitution did not allow such a purchase.

Military leaders believed that defending the new territory would be a burden.

Some politicians accused President Thomas jefferson of acting against his Own principles. ​

Answer 1

The constitution did not specifically give the permission to the president to make such a purchase. The citizens and politicians were afraid he was buying the land for selfish reasons.