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 * Introduction:** Hello welcome to MMS News this is Taylor and Olivia were here to tell you about Napolean&Lousiana, Trade in New Orlenas, Purchasing the Territory and Expanding the Nation.

Napolean Bonaparte sent his troops out to regain control of the rebellion French colony of Saint DOMINGAY. His goal was to take over Saint Domingue, so he could use it as a supply base before occupying Luisiana. The leader of Saint Domingue, Toussaint L'Ouverture also sent troops out to fight Napolean's troops. Toussaint and his troops fought and won over Napolean's troops, so Napolean could not take over Saint Domingue. Toussaint is now captured by the French.
 * Napolean&Lousiana**

Thomas Jefferson is angry that Napolean Bonaparte is occupying the territory of Lousiana. New Orleans is a major trade route for the American colonies. Jefferson says " There is on the globe one single spot the possesor of which our natural and habitual enemy. It is New Orleans, through which the procedure of three-eighths of our territory must pass to market." We need this trade route in order to trade most of our materials going through New Orleans.
 * Trade in New Orleans**

The United States bought Lousiana from the French. President Thomas Jefferson wanted to do this without getting into war, and French General, Napolean Bonaparte, could not go into war because his troops are sent over to Saint Domingue. Overall, the United States has bought Lousiana for $15 million and signed a treaty on May 2. Negiotiater with the French over Lousiana Robert Livingston says that his country will be essentially served over this trade.
 * Purchasing the Territory**

Jefferson has officially bought the colony of Lousiana from the French. The Sentate approved the treaty on October 20 and made the Lousiana Purchase official. The Lousiana Purchase has doubled the size of the United States and Jefferson was pleased. He has said that the land offered so much opportunity for aggricultural exspansion. Jefferson approved this, but overall it does not make this purchase legal by the U.S.
 * Expanding the Nation**