Jeffersonian Democracy: Challenges to Ideals

During the early 1800s, President Thomas Jefferson's administration undertook significant actions that reshaped the social and political landscape of the United States. One of the pivotal events was the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the nation. Jefferson justified this expansion based on his belief in the necessity of agrarian land for a virtuous republic. However, his actions often contradicted his principles regarding a strict interpretation of the Constitution. In the context of Jeffersonian Democracy, which of the following best illustrates a challenge to Jefferson’s vision during his presidency?