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Napoleon and Louisiana- French General Napoleon Bonaparte has decided he wants to rebuild the French Empire in North America. He hopes by occupying Louisiana he will have control of North West America. He wants to use Hispaniola as a supply base before occupying Louisiana.The only people that stand in his way are the enslaved africians that have overthrown the local government.

The Mississippi Region- The United States have found out that the French occupying Louisiana and could ruin their chance to expand westward. They can also interfere with U.S. trade along the Mississippi.The seaport of New Orleans has a rich cultural heritage and is of growing economic importance. All of these cultures are contributing to the diversity of New Orleans.

Purchasing the Territory/Suprising Offer- Jefferson does not want to start a war with the French controlling New Orleans. Napoleon plans on selling Louisiana to the United States because he does not want to start a war with Britian and America at the same time and all the troops in North America are busy fighting in Hispanolia.He hopes that selling Louisiana he will create a challenge to Britian's power in North America.

Expanding the Nation- Fearing the French would take back their offer, they have approved the treaty with France and made the Louisiana Purchase. This has doubled the size of America and offers agricultural expansion Jefferson says that Luisiana Purchase expand the Empire of Liberty and a widespread field for the blessings of freedom.