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Why did Napoleon agree to sell the Louisiana Territory? a. Without Santo Domingo, Napoleon had little use for the Louisiana Territory. b. He needed the money to build a palace in New Spain. c. He knew the land was worthless and would be a distraction to the British. d. Napoleon wanted to control a French Empire in North America. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C

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He knew the land was worthless and would be a distraction to the British.

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The answer is C)

Napoleon feared the US would take the land from him in the future, and thought if he sold the land, America would become allies and they could defeat the Brtish together

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