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The United States paid 50 million francs (equal to $11,250,000 at the time) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs (equal to $3,750,000 at the time). The total exchange was worth 15 million dollars, even though that isn't the amount that was exchanged. That seems like a lot, but since it was for 530,000,000 acres of land, it was actually amazingly cheap... about 4 cents an acre.
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Why was France and Napoleon likely in favor of offering to sell its Louisiana territory?
They were at war and wars are expensive so selling the land provided money for war.
What happened to Louisiana between between 1754 and 1763?
it gained money
How did the US raise the money to fight the Civil War?
They borrowed money form France and Spain.
Who sold Louisiana to the Americans in 1803 the English or the French?
The French. They were on the verge of war with Britain, so they needed money.
How did America purchase Louisiana?
The United States bought the Mississippi River Valley, known as Le Louisiane, from France in 1803, in the Louisiana Purchase.President Thomas Jefferson's representatives (Robert Livingston and James Monroe) signed the treaty on April 30, 1803. On July 4, 1803, Jefferson announced the treaty, and it was ratified by the Senate on October 20. New Orleans was transferred to the US on December 20, 1803, and the remainder of the territory on March 1, 1804 at St. Louis.Although of dubious legality on several points, the Purchase codified American claims in North America, and set the stage for further westward expansion.Lower Louisiana was transferred to US control on Dec 20th, 1803. The remainder (Upper Louisians) was handed over three months later.In 1803 the United States bought the Louisiana Territory from France.July 4th, 18051803.
Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from what country?
He purchased the Louisiana territory from France!
Why did napoleon sell on the Louisiana territory?
france needed money
Which of these countries received money as a result of the Louisiana purchase?
France
Why did they need money to sell Louisiana to the US?
France was at war in Europe.
Who needed money to fight a war in the Louisiana purchase?
Napoleon of France
Why was the Louisiana purchase important to France?
because france just had a war and they needed money really badly
What role did Great Britain play in the Louisiana Purchase?
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
How did France get money after the french revolution?
It sold the Louisiana Purchase to the United States.
Who needed money to fight a war in the Louisiana purchase time?
Napoleon of France
What country did we buy Louisiana from and why was it purchased?
From France. We wanted the land, they wanted the money.
One of the significant factors that led France to offer Louisiana to the US?
money
What role did great Great Britain play in The Louisiana Purchase?
Great Britain’s was with France meant the Napoleon needed money (apex)
