Question

1. why did jefferson feel conflicted about the louisiana purchase?

he thought it would weaken the federal government
he believed buying the land was unconstitutional
he wanted to support industrial growth
he preferred to ally with britain

1. which of the following best explains why the united states went to war with britain instead of france in 1812?

britain was closer geographically
france had a larger navy
british impressment and attacks on american ships were more visible
the u.s. wanted to expand into french territory

1. which battle made andrew jackson a national hero and greatly increased american nationalism?

battle of new orleans
battle of tippecanoe
battle of yorktown
battle of saratoga

Explanation:

Question 4

Thomas Jefferson was a strict constructionist of the Constitution. The Constitution didn't explicitly give the federal government the power to purchase territory, so he felt the Louisiana Purchase might be unconstitutional, causing his conflict. The other options: weakening federal government wasn't his concern here, he was more agrarian (not for industrial growth), and allying with Britain wasn't related to this.

In 1812, Britain's impressment of American sailors (forcing them into British navy) and attacks on American ships (like the Chesapeake - Leopard affair) were prominent issues. France was less of a direct maritime threat at the time. Geographic proximity isn't a main reason for war, France's navy was not larger than Britain's, and the US didn't want French territory.

The Battle of New Orleans (1815, though the War of 1812 had officially ended) was led by Andrew Jackson. His victory there made him a national hero and boosted American nationalism. Battle of Tippecanoe was Harrison's, Yorktown was in the Revolutionary War, Saratoga was also Revolutionary War.

Answer:

B. He believed buying the land was unconstitutional

Question 5