What difficulty did Jefferson face in purchasing the Louisiana Territory?
A) possible confrontation with Great Britain
B) lack of support from the American people
C) the constitutionality of his actions
D) whether to accept foreign citizens on the land
E) finding $15 million in the federal budget
Answer: C
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