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he did not have the authority from Thomas Jefferson

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Q: Why didn't Mr Livingston take Napoleon' s offer when it was present?
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Why did livingston and monroe go to France in 1803?

James Monroe and Robert Livingston were sent to Paris by Jefferson to attempt to purchase New Orleans. Napoleon Bonaparte was more than receptive to the idea, as he needed to raise funds for his European wars after having his budget decimated by an independence fight in Haiti. He upped the ante by offering the entire Louisiana Purchase for $15 million. Livingston and Monroe returned with an offer that would greatly expand the boundaries of the United States.


What is the present tense of offer?

I offer you offer he/she/it offers we offer you offer they offer


Who did Thomas Jefferson send to Paris to buy New Orleans and the surrounding land?

In 1802, President Jefferson sent James Monroe to France to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans. The negotiations also included the US minister to France, Robert Livingston. Napoleon unexpectedly offered to sell all of the French territorial claims in the Mississippi Valley, and the agreement became the Louisiana Purchase.


What did Livington and Monroe buy from Napoleon?

the port of new oleans


He made the first offer to buy the port city of New Orleans?

Robert Livingston.


Made the first offer to buy the port city of new Orleans?

Robert Livingston


What is the present tense of the word offer?

The present tense of the word offer is ''offer''.


Why did Hitler offer his thanks to Napoleon?

Hitler actually admired and respected Napoleon even though he was French.


What is the present participle of offer?

Offering is the present participle of offer.


What does napoleon offer for the capture of snowball in chapter 6 of animal farm?

Napoleon offered half a bushel of apples


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.