Answer 1 France was preparing for war with Britain and needed money to payfor it. He needed cash to continue his war in Europe. read more
Napoleon’s main reason for selling Louisiana was that it didn’t fit in well with his goals. Napoleon’s main goal was to build a European empire, and the most good he saw in Louisiana was selling it to raise money for his conquests in Europe. Think what you would do if you were Napoleon. read more
When the American ambassador, Robert R. Livingston, approached Napoleon's foreign minister, Charles Tallyrand, his purpose was to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans. Contrary to the response above, Tallyrand did not refuse the offer, he rather countered with an offer to sell all of the Louisiana territory to America. read more