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=__Radio Podcast Articles: Scripts__= __Article 1-p 298 Napoleon and Louisiana__ General Napoleon Bonaparte's plans of occupying Louisiana have been held back again, after the leader of Saint Domingue and his troups fought the French forces. Napoleon's forces are trying to re-gain control of Saint Domingue for the use of a supply base there. However, island troops have been rebelling and fighting back successfully. Napoleon's troops //were// successful in capturing the leader, but the French failed to fully re-take the island.

__Article 2-p 299 The Mississippi Region__ Today, President Jefferson is worrying about the French's control over the seaport of New Orleans. New Orleans is a major U.S. trade station, and with the French in control, Jefferson fears their interference with U.S. trade. The seaport of New Orleans has a major economic importance, as well as a diverse community.

__Article 3-p 299 Purchasing the Territory/Surprising Offer__ President Jefferson announced today that France agreed to sell all of Louisiana to the U.S. for $15 million. Jefferson sent Robert Livingston to try to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans and Florida. 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 that the U.S. has taken up immediatey.

__Article 4-p 300 Expanding the Nation__ Today, 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.