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 * Welcome to MMS News. I'm Marissa. Todays headlines are: Napolean fails after trying to regain control of Louisianna, and the French continue to fight after the capture of the island leader.

Napoleon and Louisianna** Napolean failed after trying to regain control of Louisianna. He wanted to regain control of Saint Dominique, and use it as a supply base before taking over Louisianna. This was the case until the French captured the leader of the island, but luckily his followers continued to fight. The French failed to retake Saint Domingue, therefore fustrating Napoleon's plans to send troops to Louisianna.

**The Mississippi Region** U.S. leaders learned that France has regained ownership of Louisianna. This can possibly cause problems with the much needed trade with the U.S. through the Mississippi River. It can also restrain Louisianna from expanding westward.
 * A Surprising Offer**

The Americans have bought Louisianna back from the French. Jefferson instructed ambassador Robert Livingston to try to purchase New Orleans, and Florida back from the French government. After a negotiation, Louisianna was sold to the U.S. for $15 million dollars on May 2nd.
 * Expanding the Nation**

The U.S.'s purhase of Louisianna has been confirmed. The U.S. has now doubled in size due the the sale. President Jefferson was thrilled that the land offered so much oppurtunity for agricultural expansion.