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Article 1- Napolean and Louisiana General Napolean Bonaparte has begun to regain his power in North America. After the slave revolt, he lost most of his land in that part of the world. He has sent large numbers of French troops to Saint Dominique, a Caribbean Island, to regain control over the slaves there. The French Army is being held off by the slaves on the island. The French eventually captured the slave leader, but they continued to fight. A breakout of yellow fever caused the French to stall their efforts to control Louisiana. Article 2-The Mississippi Region The United States has become suspicious of General Napolean Bonaparte. After the General’s siege of Louisiana, President Jefferson knows that with Napolean in Louisiana, the United States cannot expand to the west. Also, the French occupation might interfere with the vital US trading along the Mississippi by controlling the port of New Orleans. The French have full control over the Mississippi and the surrounding regions, which will put a plow in the US trade and outward expansion. Article 3- A Surprising Offer President Jefferson stepped in, wanting Louisiana and Florida. Surprisingly Bonaparte is anxious to sell these territories. The only thing about to stop the General from selling is New Orleans. This is the largest and growing in economic importance. After fighting for many days, Napolean Bonaparte was willing to sell his territories of Louisiana and Florida. His supplies run low, and so do his men. Also, General Bonaparte is about to go to war with Britain. The French had no troops in Louisiana, from the fighting in Saint Dominique. Napolean hopes this sale would challenge Britain’s power. Article 4-Expanding the Nation President Jefferson heard of the offer to sell Louisiana by the French, and approved of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty. The purchase of this territory has nearly doubled the size of the US. Although the boundaries of Louisiana reach from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. This land also offers many opportunities for agricultural expansion, and jobs.