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 America bought Louisiana from the French for 15 million. Napoleon states that he did not want a war with America and Britain, so he sold it to America to show Britain his power. Robert Livingston states that " this business has caused much pain and stress but it was a good idea and has help France." America and France signed the treaty this morning.

When President Jefferson had learned about the stress that caused France to sell Louisiana, he understands it. America has made the treaty “official ", Jefferson states that the Louisiana Purchase just doubled American territory, Jefferson is also very pleased with the benefits that Louisiana will bring.

Article 3-p 299 Purchasing the Territory/Surprising Offer Article 4-p 300 Expanding the Nation