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Facing another war with Great Britain and in need of funds, Napoleon Bonaparte reversed his thoughts of a new French Empire in the Americas and sold the entire colony.
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∙ 9y agoThe Louisiana Territory was a French claimed one that was double the size of the US. Napoleon was willing to sell it for a few reasons. He believed that he could not protect it, and sooner or later either the US or the British ( especially New Orleans ) would control it. He therefore decided to sell it for the money and it helped him to prepare for a new try at being the strongest world power.
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∙ 13y agoHe needed cash to continue his European War.
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∙ 14y agoBecause France was at war with just about everyone in Europe, France had no need for a huge colony in North America, and he needed 15 million dollars.
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∙ 12y agobeacuse the americans was purchasing the entire new orleans so they thought in this chance they should sell the whole louisana territory
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He no longer needed a base in North America. (apex)
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Napoleon was willing to sell the Louisiana territory because he?
Needed cash to continue his European War.
Did Napoleon have the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory?
As First Consul, and later Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had absolute power which thus granted him the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory.
Why did Napoleon sell Thomas Jefferson Louisiana Territory in 1803?
because napoleon wanted too
Did France sell the Louisiana Territory to the US in 1803?
YES. The sale of the Louisiana Territory was concluded between Napoleon and Jefferson.
Why was napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana territory to the united states?
He no longer needed a base in North America. (apex)
Slave revolt in haiti?
It Made Napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana territory.
What did the slave revolt in haiti do?
Made Napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana Territory.
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The slave revolt in Haiti:?
Made Napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana Territory. (apex)
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Napoleon was willing to sell the Louisiana territory because he?
Needed cash to continue his European War.
Did Napoleon III sell the Louisiana territory?
No. Napolean I did.
Did Napoleon have the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory?
As First Consul, and later Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte had absolute power which thus granted him the authority to sell the Louisiana Territory.
What deal was made on April 30 1803 and why Napoleon was willing to make this deal with the US?
Louisiana purchase
Why did napoleon sell on the Louisiana territory?
france needed money
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.
