Actually, he sort of didn't "ask" for it; the American government sent an envoy to offer him money for New Orleans. Napoleon offered far more territory than the Americans were asking for, at a price that was only slightly higher than they had been willing to pay for New Orleans alone.
The Louisiana Purchase helped to finance Napoleon's anticipated war with Britain.
To continue the European War.
Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory to the americans because he needed the moneyu to fund the war.
Napoleon of France
Napoleon bonaparte
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
Napoleon needed money to continue the European War.
france needed money
Napoleon sold the Louisiana territory to the americans because he needed the moneyu to fund the war.
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon of France
Yes, Napoleon was anxious to sell the Louisiana Territory because he needed the money to continue his war with England.
Napoleon of France
Napoleon bonaparte
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
France's Napoleon . He needed money for his war to conquer the world.
He needed the money for his defeated army.
he was losing a war and needed money