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Why was the Louisiana Purchase a political dilemma for Jefferson?
A It undermined his effort to turn western lands into an Indian land preserve
B It contradicted his pro-British foreign policy
C It contradicted his strict constructionist view of the Constitution
D It went against the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison

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The Louisiana Purchase posed a dilemma for President Thomas Jefferson, as he was uncertain of his legal authority to make such a deal. A strict constructionist, Jefferson had misgivings because he knew the U.S. Constitution did not confer any authority for acquiring territory.