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Why did many politicians in the United States oppose the Louisiana Purchase?

AThey thought that the money might have been better spent in a war against Spain.
BThey believed that President Thomas Jefferson lacked the constitutional power to authorize it.
CThey feared that the country might split into two parts if people migrated to the new lands.
DThey thought that US control over the new territory could lead to a war against Spain.

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the correct answer choice would be answer choice B

Many politicians in the United States oppose the Louisiana Purchase Option B is correct as,


They claimed that the Purchase was unconstitutional, hence they were against it.

However, they were adamantly opposed because they believed the states created by the Purchase would be more Democratic-Republican than Federalist.

The Federalists were mostly an elite group of New England merchants.


Other Options are incorrect as:


  • Option A is incorrect as they didn't think anything in regards to money while Opposing the Louisiana purchase.


  • Option B is incorrect as they didn't fear the country split and people migration.


  • Option C is incorrect as their main reason for opposing was lack of constitutional power.

Thus Option B is correct for opposing Louisiana Purchase.

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