Register
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana territory to the US?
126k views
17 votes
Why did Napoleon sell the Louisiana territory to the US?

User Ddomingo
by
3.5k points

2 Answers

12 votes

Answer:He bought the Louisiana territory from France, which was being led by Napoleon Bonaparte at the time, for 15,000,000 USD. Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land because he needed money for the Great French War. The British had re-entered the war and France was losing the Haitian Revolution and could not defend Louisiana.

Step-by-step explanation:

User JohnII
by
3.4k points
4 votes
Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land because he needed money for the Great French War. The British had re-entered the war and France was losing the Haitian Revolution and could not defend Louisiana.


It on googIe and hope it helps
User Bondrak
by
3.2k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

3.6m questions

4.6m answers

Other Questions

What bird did Benjamin Franklin want as our national bird? which bird was actually chosen?
Which country did the Soviets provide aid to during the Cold War?
The clause in the 14th Amendment, "...nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. .." has been used to __________ A. provide for the common defense
Why do you think Hannibal attacked mostly city states that were by the coastline?
The text describes the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. According to the text, the event was designed to do what? A rally support for legislation forbidding discrimination by any defense contractors
Link Copied!