Question

Why were the French willing to sell lands?

Answer 1

Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land because he needed money for the Great French War. The British had re-entered the war and France was losing the Haitian Revolution and could not defend Louisiana.

Answer 2

Because he needed money for the Great French War, Napoleon Bonaparte sold the land. The British had returned to the battle, while France was losing the Haitian Revolution and unable to protect Louisiana.

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