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Why did france sell the louisiana territory to the united states?

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if your looking for the EDGN answer its to fund its European wars

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The Americans thought that Napoleon might withdraw the offer at anytime, preventing the United States from acquiring New Orleans, so they agreed and signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty. I hope this helped. 
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