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Originally, Napoleon believed in creating a New World empire for France. However, the loss of Haiti to the slave rebellion and the subsequent failure to recapture the colony forced him to abandon his plans for an empire in the Western Hemisphere. With that decision, the land of Louisiana did not hold much value for him. Instead, he decided to sell the land to the U.S. in order to focus his attention and energy in Europe, where he was preparing for war against Britain. He also attested that with the purchase of the Louisiana territory, the United States would become a power that would soon be able to rival Britain, France's enemy.
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∙ 9y agoYes, Napoleon was anxious to sell the Louisiana Territory because he needed the money to continue his war with England.
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∙ 8y agoHe needed the money and he was uncertain that he could hold it or could afford to hold it.
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∙ 12y agoso he good get more money
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When did napolean sell the Louisiana territory to the us?
In the year 1803.
What did napolean offer to sell the US instead?
Napolean offered to sell the entire Lousianna Purchase to the US for $15 million.
Who was the French leader who possessed the territory of Louisiana and agreed to sell it to the United states in 1803?
Napolean, he needed money quickly so he sold the land.
Who did the US acquire the Louisiana territory from?
The Louisiana purchase was between the U.S. and France. The French leader was Napolean. In order to fund his ongoing wars in Europe, Napolean needed cash. The sale of the Lousiana territory was seen as a way to further the Napoleonic wars.
What did the monroe doctrine have to do with the Spanish American War?
James Monroe and Robert Livingstone were sent to France to negotiate a purchase of New Orleans and permanent rights to the Mississippi River. Napolean needed money and no doubt realized that the Louisiana Territory would be hard to defend and offered to sell it. The result was the Louisiana Purchase.
Did Napolean Bonaparte sell The Louisiana Purchase?
Yes, to the US for $15 million.
Did Napoleon III sell the Louisiana territory?
No. Napolean I did.
When did napolean sell the Louisiana territory to the us?
In the year 1803.
What did napolean offer to sell the US instead?
Napolean offered to sell the entire Lousianna Purchase to the US for $15 million.
Who was the French leader who possessed the territory of Louisiana and agreed to sell it to the United states in 1803?
Napolean, he needed money quickly so he sold the land.
Who helped napolean in the signing of The Louisiana Purchase?
Elmo and barney. and half a french-fry......
Why was napolean willing to sell Louisiana to the US?
because he wanted to lol pls answer this question i need to know
Why was Napolean Bonaparte almost forced to sell Louisiana to America?
France needed money to continue the war in Europe.
Who did the United states buy The Louisiana Purchase?
France (Napolean Bonaparte during the European wars in the early 1900s)
Who did the US acquire the Louisiana territory from?
The Louisiana purchase was between the U.S. and France. The French leader was Napolean. In order to fund his ongoing wars in Europe, Napolean needed cash. The sale of the Lousiana territory was seen as a way to further the Napoleonic wars.
What land did Napoleon sell to the US to finance his European wars?
The US purchased the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million.
Who did France sell the Louisiana Purchase to?
To the US for $15 million.
