If Jefferson were to accept the compromise with Napoleon, this would grant him to be “too” powerful and further then claim his act as unconstitutional. (The Enduring Vision) The reality was that he knew that the expansion would not only double the size of the country, but it could potentially create the United States as one of the most powerful nations. This would also lead the nation closer into an expansion towards the Pacific Ocean and help the economy. (http://www.smithsonianmag.com) Jefferson did not believe that war or becoming an alliance with Great Britain could gain expansion. (The Enduring Vision) Thomas Jefferson was a peaceful man and he knew that by negotiating with Napoleon the country will gain the desired
If Jefferson were to accept the compromise with Napoleon, this would grant him to be “too” powerful and further then claim his act as unconstitutional. (The Enduring Vision) The reality was that he knew that the expansion would not only double the size of the country, but it could potentially create the United States as one of the most powerful nations. This would also lead the nation closer into an expansion towards the Pacific Ocean and help the economy. (http://www.smithsonianmag.com) Jefferson did not believe that war or becoming an alliance with Great Britain could gain expansion. (The Enduring Vision) Thomas Jefferson was a peaceful man and he knew that by negotiating with Napoleon the country will gain the desired