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France sold it for money

cause they thought ¡The United States need more land.¡Some people say it was well priced

¡There was gold deep in the hills and a lot of water

¡Thomas Jefferson thought it would lead to a more agriculture nation

¡It would help them for future wars against France

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Q: Why was France willing to sell Louisiana and why did the US purchase it.?
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