Cash to continue his European War.
Napoleon of France
In the early 1800s, the ruler of France at the time of the Louisiana Purchase was Napoleon. Deeply embroiled in war in Europe at the time, Napoleon was in more need of money than of troublesome and distant colonial land of dubious value.
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
One reason France made the Louisiana purchase was because Napoleon needed to consolidate his armies to conquer the rest of England. He did not have a large enough Navy to fight in England and maintain the land in America too.
Napoleon of France
Napoleon of France
Because Napoleon needed money to continue the war in Europe, the Louisiana Purchase was sold to the US for $15 million.
Napoleon's two brothers wanted Napoleon to hold onto the Louisiana Territory. They believed it was needed for France's future in North America.
In the early 1800s, the ruler of France at the time of the Louisiana Purchase was Napoleon. Deeply embroiled in war in Europe at the time, Napoleon was in more need of money than of troublesome and distant colonial land of dubious value.
Yes, Napoleon was anxious to sell the Louisiana Territory because he needed the money to continue his war with England.
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
Britain's war with France meant Napoleon needed money.
One reason France made the Louisiana purchase was because Napoleon needed to consolidate his armies to conquer the rest of England. He did not have a large enough Navy to fight in England and maintain the land in America too.
Napoleon bonaparte
It wasn't considered cheap at the time and Napoleon was in a hurry for money. He needed it to finance his war.