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What are two reasons that the Louisiana Purchase caused a debate in the United States?
People living 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.
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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.

Answer 2

people living in rural areas feared that they would be forced to move west and the louisiana purchase exposed the united states to the risk of a spanish invasion