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Why was napoleons willing to sell the Louisiana territory to the united state?

He no longer needed a base in North America. (apex)


Why did Napoleons decide to sell such a large piece of land to the US?

Because he had to collect money to finance the war against Great Britain. Furthermore this sell would avoid the Louisiana territory from being seized by the British.


Did Napoleon III sell the Louisiana territory?

No. Napolean I did.


Why did Jefferson hesitate to accept napoleons offer to sell Louisiana?

Thomas Jefferson at the time of the purchase faced domestic opposition because it was thought to be unconstitutional. He agreed that the U.S. Constitution did not contain provisions for acquiring territory, and struggled with the decision to go ahead with the purchase.


Did France sell the Louisiana Territory to the US in 1803?

YES. The sale of the Louisiana Territory was concluded between Napoleon and Jefferson.


Did Napoleon have the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory?

As First Consul, and later Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had absolute power which thus granted him the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory.


What year did Napoleon offer to sell the territory of Louisiana?

1802


When did Napoleon offer to sell the territory of Louisiana to the US?

In 1803.


When did napolean sell the Louisiana territory to the us?

In the year 1803.


Why did napoleon sell on the Louisiana territory?

france needed money


How did barbe marbois feel about napoleans decision to sell Louisiana?

Barbe-Marbois felt that Napoleans should sell Louisiana because it was hard to defend such a large territory. He also thought it would cost more to defend than it would make from it's profits.


How much money did they sell the Louisiana territory?

The Louisiana Territory cost 15 million dollars and was sold in 1803 by France to the United States of America.