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Why did napoleon decide to sell louisiana to the united states?

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The Louisiana Purchase Was Driven by a Slave Rebellion. Napoleon was eager to sell—but the purchase would end up expanding slavery in the U.S. Slaves revolting against French power in Haiti. ... But the purchase was also fueled by a slave revolt in Haiti—and tragically, it ended up expanding slavery in the United States

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