Napoleon I needed the money for future expansion in Europe and his war against Great Britain.
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This is true. The United States purchased Louisiana from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
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That land was claimed by France. Napoleon agreed to sell it to the US to get money he needed to fund his wars in Europe.
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To the US for $15 million.
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 for $15 million.
louisiana purchase was from france
The US bought the Louisiana purchase from France in 1803.
Jefferson initiated the Louisiana Purchase from France. The US only wished to acquire the port city of New Orleans, but France offered to sell the entire territory of Louisiana.
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they sold it to the us
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France through the Louisiana Purchase of Jefferson's presidency.
The US purchased the Louisiana Purchase for $15 million.
This is true. The United States purchased Louisiana from France as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
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