Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because

a. he had campaigned against such a purchase.

b. he is considered to be a strict constructionist. Eliminate

c. he thought the country was too big prior to the purchase.

d. he had previously said the Louisiana Territory as useless.

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Hezekiah Arnold

1 August, 05:01

Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because

a. he had campaigned against such a purchase.

b. he is considered to be a strict constructionist. Eliminate

c. he thought the country was too big prior to the purchase.

d. he had previously said the Louisiana Territory as useless.

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Stephanie Warren · Answer 1

Historians regard Thomas Jefferson's decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory from France as being out of character for him because " b. he is considered to be a strict constructionist," since he felt that the federal government should not be so powerful as to make such a large purchase.