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What led to napoleons decision to sell the Louisiana territory to the us?
The need of collecting money for the impending war against Great Britain.
Why was napolean willing to sell Louisiana to the US?
because he wanted to lol pls answer this question i need to know
Who was the leader of the US during The Louisiana Purchase?
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.
Why did napoleon agree to sell the louisianna territory to the US?
Napoleon needed money and he didn't need territory in America and, as he had money trouble, he lacked funds to support Louisiana. And, in selling it to America, he was also able to spite the British who wanted the land.
Who owned the the land before the Louisiana Purchase and why did they agree to sell the land?
That land was claimed by France. Napoleon agreed to sell it to the US to get money he needed to fund his wars in Europe.
Is it true that king louis xvi of france offerd to sell the louisiana territory to the us because he needed money for his war with great britain?
Yes
When did Napoleon offer to sell the territory of Louisiana to the US?
In 1803.
Who did France sell the Louisiana Purchase to?
To the US for $15 million.
When did napolean sell the Louisiana territory to the us?
In the year 1803.
Which foreign nation did the US purchase Louisiana?
The United States purchased Louisiana from France. Napoleon needed money to wage war on England and negotiated a deal to sell the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States, for a mere $15 million.
How did world events make it possible for President Jefferson to double the size of the US?
Because France need money to fight in wars they were in they agreed to sell a large portion of their land in America to President Jefferson. It is known as the Louisiana Purchase.
When did US bought Louisiana from France?
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $15 million.
