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So I don't know if it is true or not but I heard that the Louisiana Purchase had a very strong opposition and that it was actually approved by a very slim margin when voted for in congress. I checked wiki (I know its wiki and unreliable but thats why I am asking) and it seems it is true it also said some congressmen argued that the territory belong to spain and not france to as part of the reason the purchase should not go through.
So my question is
Why was there opposition for the purchase to happen? And could it have been possible for it to not be accepted and for the US not to expand westward?
The question is kinda bugging me and any insight would be appreciated.
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