In 1803, Napoleon Bonaparte abandoned plans for a North American empire, specifically his ambitions in the Louisiana Territory. He decided to sell the territory to the United States in what became known as the Louisiana Purchase, primarily to fund his military campaigns in Europe. This marked a significant shift in his focus toward European dominance rather than colonial expansion in America.
In 1803 Napoleon ruled France as "Consul to Life"
1803
because napoleon wanted too
there was no president in France in 1803. The French leader was Napoleon Bonaparte, crowned emperor the following year.
To the United States in 1803 for $15 million.
In 1803 Napoleon ruled France as "Consul to Life"
1803
Napoleon
Cause he was a prick
In 1803.
The Louisiana territory.
because napoleon wanted too
In 1803.
Napoleon sold the colony of Louisiana to the US in 1803.
there was no president in France in 1803. The French leader was Napoleon Bonaparte, crowned emperor the following year.
Napoleon Bonaparte, in 1803.
At that time the constitution was the Consulate; originally a parliamentary democracy headed, not by a President, but by two Consuls. But by 1803 Napoleon Bonaparte was First Consul for Life, so he did all the ruling. Only a year later he was proclaimed Emperor.