feb 1, 1803 - The Louisiana Purchase

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- In 1800, Napoleon reclaimed the Lousiana territory from Spain
- The Port of New Orleans
- Jefferson sent ministers to buy part of the territory that included the Port of New Orleans
- French offered the whole Lousiana Territory
- Jefferson was committed to a strict interpretation of the Constitution
- He decided to make an exception this time
- Senate quickly approved it

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