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Why did Spain and France decide to give up the Louisiana Territory?

A They gave up the territory to end a war.
B The territory had little economic value.
C They feared an attack from the United States.

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Hey hun!!! the answer would be B!!
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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

On October 1, 1800, within 24 hours of signing a peace settlement with the United States, First Consul of the Republic of France Napoleon Bonaparte, acquired Louisiana from Spain by the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso.

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