Question

Which of the following is not a reason French ruler Napoleon Bonaparte sold the Louisiana Territory? Please help! I vote branliest if right

A.Bonaparte could not afford to send troops to defend the Louisiana Territory.


B.Bonaparte needed money to fund his ongoing war in Europe.


C.Bonaparte no longer needed the Mississippi River or port of New Orleans for trade.


D.Bonaparte did not want England to gain more territory in North America.

Answer 1

Answer:

But although the Americans never asked for it, Napoleon dangled the entire territory in front of them on April 11, 1803. A treaty, dated April 30 and signed May 2, was then worked out that gave Louisiana to the United States in exchange for $11.25 million, plus the forgiveness of $3.75 million in French debt

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