https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t Made with mirth en-us 2021-02-24 18:03:48 UTC 2021-03-12 18:21:27 UTC hello@padlet.com ouiy https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1237692953 2021-02-24 18:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1237692953 ouiy https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1237699163 In October 1803, Jefferson used his treaty-making powers to purchase the Louisiana Territory. One of the source states, "Jefferson decided the government's treaty-making powers powers allowed the purchase of the New Territory. This shows that Jefferson was able to use his executive powers as president to purchase the Louisiana Territory.]]> 2021-02-24 18:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1237699163 ouiy https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1237799689 The Federalist Party does not agree with the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. The Federalist ooppose the purchase because they fear it would will weaken their political and economic power. According to the source, "They feared the westward expantion would weaken New England's power in political and economic affairs." This shows that the Federalist did not want to lose their power in the newly purchased territory.]]> 2021-02-24 18:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1237799689 ouiy https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1303663966 Despite Federalist opposition, the Louisiana Purchase is a good thing for the United States. It is going to grant the United States access to the Mississippi River and it is going to make thousands of acres of farmland available. The explorers, Lewis and Clark have already encountered new groups of people, such as Shoshone. According to a source, Lewis and Clark have also "collected valuable information about people, plants, animals and the geography of the West." This shows that the newly acquired territory will provide many benefits for this nation. ]]> 2021-03-12 17:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ouiy/3vhl1wzh021p6a9t/wish/1303663966