Answer:
2.
Explanation:
Jefferson was a strong believer in a strict interpretation of the Constitution, when he wanted to purchase New Orleans, and was later offered the Louisiana Territory, he claimed he was using powers that were implied in the Constitution. Thus, making it number 2.
His ministers did tell him to make his mind soon so that Napoleon would not change his mind and realize that he was selling the land away at a very low price.
Jefferson firmly believed in an agrarian system for Americans, and the acquisition of the Lousiana Territory would allow more Americans to become farmers in the new land.
