Thomas Jefferson and the Anti Federalists advanced the idea of a strict interpretation of the constitution, a society dominated by independent yeomen farmers, and having a loose national government. The idea of having a strict interpretation gave way to having a looser interpretation of the constitution because of the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson was well aware that the Louisiana Purchase was completely unconstitutional; however he was able to get away with it by adopting a loose interpretation of the constitution. Also, prior to Jefferson being in office he favored a loose national government however after his election he begins to increasingly support a strong central government because by giving more power to the federal government then
