Napoleon had the ambition of ruling as many territories as he could. He was a brilliant military leader, hardly ever losing in confrontations. If Napoleon managed to acquire territories overseas, it would be likely he would soon manage to expand those, by taking over already occupied lands, such as the area corresponding to the United States.
that when he thought that the goods would spill because of the Continental divide.
Manifest destiny. Jefferson viewed the French as an obstacle to the young American nation spanning coast to coast
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He purchased the Louisiana territory from France!
According to most textbooks, Napoleon Boaparte offered the Louisiana Territory. As quick as a flash, Thomas Jefferson told Bonaparte that he will buy it.
because napoleon wanted too
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor).
YES. The sale of the Louisiana Territory was concluded between Napoleon and Jefferson.
He needed cash to continue his European War.
He purchased the Louisiana territory from France!
According to most textbooks, Napoleon Boaparte offered the Louisiana Territory. As quick as a flash, Thomas Jefferson told Bonaparte that he will buy it.
France, Napoleon Bonaparte
because napoleon wanted too
Thomas Jefferson
Napoleon Bonaparte
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.
Thomas Jefferson, although Napoleon didn't own it. Jefferson paid France to relinquish their claim.
The Louisiana Territory was purchases from Napoleon Bonaparte of France.
President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor).
YES. The sale of the Louisiana Territory was concluded between Napoleon and Jefferson.