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Why did Napoleon NOT want to sell Louisiana?
Napoleon was anxious to conclude the sale.
What country owned the the Louisiana territory and why did it want to sell it?
Well technically the Louisiana Territory was under the power of Spain during the time of the Louisiana Purchase, but was owned by France (Power transfer was still being negotiated.) Napoleon, with war imminent, a slave revolt in Haiti, low resources, and bankruptcy on the horizon, took the opportunity to sell something he thought he had no use for in order to raise funds. Napoleon Bonaparte of France sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803 for 15 million dollars, or 3 cents per acre.
Why did Napoleon Bonaparte want to sell the Louisiana teritory?
Napoleon likely foresaw the eventual loss of New France, as evidenced by Haiti and Canada, and wanted to acquire more capital to finance his European ambitions. The sale of Louisiana also helped bring about a distracting conflict between the US and Britain (the War of 1812), which could only benefit France. Unfortunately, Napoleon's armies were likewise squandered in the war with Russia.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte and why did he want to sell so much land?
He was the Emperor of France and needed cash to finance his European War.
Why did Napoleon want to take Louisiana back from the Spanish?
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Why did Napoleon NOT want to sell Louisiana?
Napoleon was anxious to conclude the sale.
Why did napoleon want to sell Louisiana?
Napoleon was anxious to conclude the sale.
Why did napoleon bonaparte want to sell Louisiana territory?
he was losing a war and needed money
Why did napoleon Bonaparte want to sell the Louisiana?
to get money so he could keep his army running in Europe
What country owned the the Louisiana territory and why did it want to sell it?
Well technically the Louisiana Territory was under the power of Spain during the time of the Louisiana Purchase, but was owned by France (Power transfer was still being negotiated.) Napoleon, with war imminent, a slave revolt in Haiti, low resources, and bankruptcy on the horizon, took the opportunity to sell something he thought he had no use for in order to raise funds. Napoleon Bonaparte of France sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803 for 15 million dollars, or 3 cents per acre.
Why did Napoleon Bonaparte want to sell the Louisiana teritory?
Napoleon likely foresaw the eventual loss of New France, as evidenced by Haiti and Canada, and wanted to acquire more capital to finance his European ambitions. The sale of Louisiana also helped bring about a distracting conflict between the US and Britain (the War of 1812), which could only benefit France. Unfortunately, Napoleon's armies were likewise squandered in the war with Russia.
Why did napoleon and Frances involvement in the territory of Louisiana create a sense of urgency for the US government?
The USA had recently freed itself from English rule and did not want to take on Napoleon and France for its freedom again.
Who was Napoleon Bonaparte and why did he want to sell so much land?
He was the Emperor of France and needed cash to finance his European War.
Why did Napoleon want to take Louisiana back from the Spanish?
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Why did Jefferson want to purchase Louisiana why did Napolen sell it?
Thomas Jefferson wanted to purchase Louisiana from France because he believed in the importance of westward expansion and acquiring the strategic port of New Orleans. Napoleon Bonaparte decided to sell it because he needed money for his military campaigns in Europe and no longer saw it as a valuable colonial possession.
Why did France need to sell Louisana to the US?
France had lost control of Canada. To keep hold of Louisiana would be a tactical nightmare for France if the British attackedFrance's forces were spread too thin. There were riots in French-owned Haiti, they were suffering the negative effects of the French-Indian war and they were being attacked by Britain in Europe (because of Napoleon)Napoleon had almost bankrupted France with his costly (and failing) military campaign against the British. He sold Louisiana to pay for the war against Britain - which France lost and Napoleon ended up a British prisonerIt was a focal point of Franco-American hostilities, which Napoleon didn't want, so he sold it to the Americans so he didn't have to deal with an American attack (as said above, French forces were already too thin)
What was the causes of The Louisiana Purchase?
the kings of the expedtion was the one who want money
