Why was Napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States? A. His army was too small to protect the territory. B. He no longer needed a base in North America. C. French colonies in Africa made more money. D. New Orleans was not making money for France.

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Shayla Dudley

17 April, 10:27

Why was Napoleon willing to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States? A. His army was too small to protect the territory. B. He no longer needed a base in North America. C. French colonies in Africa made more money. D. New Orleans was not making money for France.

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Isaac Conrad · Answer 1

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Napoleon lacked military forces in Louisiana, and could not take possession of it or defend it against the British and he needed cash to continue his war in Europe. His French Army was decimated, not only by a slave revolt, but also by yellow fever.