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Article 1-p 298 Napoleon and Louisiana Nopeleon is ready to go and take over louisiana. Standing in the way is a rebellion in the French colony of saint Domingue. Enslaved Africans had risen and over thrown the local government.Napoleon wants to regain control of the island to use a supply base before occupying Louisiana. Nopoleon's men kept fighting, but soon came over yellow fever. The French now weakened ruined thier plans to go and take control of Luisana

Article 2-p 299 The Mississippi Region Thomas Jefforson wants to expand westward, he can't because the French have control of Luoisana.The busy seaport of new orleans has a rich culture heritage and is a growing economy importance. Jefferson is worried about the French interfering with the U.S vital trade along the Mississippi River.This Diverse community, which has been under the rule of several different nations, will be the focal point of jefferson's foreign policy.

Article 3-p 299 Purchasing the territory/Surprising Offfer President Jefferson is Planing on buying Luoisana from the French peacefully, President Jefferson is sending a U.S ambassador to France, to try to negotiate the purchase of Luoisana. Little did they know that Napoleon was willing to sell for a number of reasons. Since he soon will be going to war with Britian, Napoleon thought this was a wise choice becasue he needs the money for supplies and troops.

Article 4-p 300 Expanding The Nation This just in!!!The Senate approved the treaty with France and made the Louisiana Purchase official. Doing what he thought was best for the country, President Jefferson acted quickly and supported the deal. This has doubled the size of the U.S. stretching from west of the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. President Jefferson is very pleased to expand land.