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It's a little complicated, but there were several factors:
France didn't really "own" the Louisiana territory. That is, they kind of did in theory, but much of it was fairly loosely held and not readily defensible. Spain had formerly claimed much of the territory, and for France to sell it made the Spanish claims Somebody Else's Problem.
It was also a long way off. Napoleon was far more interested in increasing his European holdings than in maintaining France's grip on a lot of wilderness of dubious (at the time) value in the New World. France had already lost Haiti, which was a considerably more lucrative (again, at the time) piece of real estate.
Finally, selling it to the US gave France money and improved Franco-American relations, which were somewhat stressed at the time (the US wasn't sure what France's ambitions were in the Americas); for Napoleon to sell the Louisiana Territory sent a signal that the French weren't interested in fighting the US for North American land.
because the U.S offered 15 million dollars
What else can I help you with?
Why was The Louisiana Purchase a success?
Because the Louisiana Purchase gave more land to the USA
Who did napoleon sale The Louisiana Purchase to?
USA
What are the release dates for The Entire History of The Louisiana Purchase - 1998?
The Entire History of the Louisiana Purchase - 1998 was released on: USA: October 1998 (Chicago International Film Festival)
What was the connection between the Louisiana purchase and Missouri compromise?
Yes, but only those territories acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
What is the Loisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803. The USA under Thomas Jefferson purchased the territory of Louisiana from France for $15 million (2009 equivalent - $219 million). The territory in question was huge - 2,147,000 km squared. It doubled the size of the United States at the time. It covered all or part of 14 modern US states and 2 Canadian provinces and represents 23% of the territory of the US today.
Why was The Louisiana Purchase a success?
Because the Louisiana Purchase gave more land to the USA
Who did napoleon sale The Louisiana Purchase to?
USA
What was the approximate size of The Louisiana Purchase territory?
the USA.
What are the release dates for The Louisiana Purchase - 2003 TV?
The Louisiana Purchase - 2003 TV was released on: USA: 28 April 2003
What are the release dates for The Entire History of The Louisiana Purchase - 1998?
The Entire History of the Louisiana Purchase - 1998 was released on: USA: October 1998 (Chicago International Film Festival)
When was Lila French born?
Lila French was born on April 26, 1977, in Metairie, Louisiana, USA.
What is well known in Louisiana?
I'm not very sure, but France used to own Louisiana,\ before the USA did, so a lot of French things are there, and a lot of places there are named with French.
What was the connection between the Louisiana purchase and Missouri compromise?
Yes, but only those territories acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.
What are the release dates for Sell This House - 2003 Gretna Louisiana Dominica Adorno 2-3?
Sell This House - 2003 Gretna Louisiana Dominica Adorno 2-3 was released on: USA: 2004
What are the release dates for Musical Comedy Time - 1950 Louisiana Purchase 1-9?
Musical Comedy Time - 1950 Louisiana Purchase 1-9 was released on: USA: 22 January 1951
What is the Loisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase took place in 1803. The USA under Thomas Jefferson purchased the territory of Louisiana from France for $15 million (2009 equivalent - $219 million). The territory in question was huge - 2,147,000 km squared. It doubled the size of the United States at the time. It covered all or part of 14 modern US states and 2 Canadian provinces and represents 23% of the territory of the US today.
What country does jambalaya come from?
According to Wikipedia; jambalaya comes from the French/Creoles of Louisiana, USA.
