Thomas Jefferson strongly believed that the Constitution of the United States of America should be strictly interpreted. With this strict interpretation the government would have limited powers in purchasing land. In 1803 Thomas Jefferson deviated from those beliefs in support of territorial expansion. Tho

Thomas Jefferson and James Madison negotiated over 53 land cession treaties with Indians. These land cessions were in direct support of advancing settlers.

mas Jefferson purchased the land between the Mississippi River, extending to the Rocky Mountains. The Louisiana Purchase, doubled the size of the U.S..

The government later followed in the enterprising spirit of exploration and expeditions would continue west of the Mississippi River. These expeditions yielded profitable results and undreamed of resources that promoted continual progression.

Thomas Jefferson, in support of expansion, sent out an expeditionary team to explore the west soon after. In 1804 Lewis and Clark traveled the vast unexplored territory, reaching the Pacific in 1806. The purpose of this expedition being to

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