How the Louisiana Purchase Was Negotiated

Thomas Jefferson, determined to acquire New Orleans, sent James Monroe to assist Robert Livingston in negotiations with France. Initially, Napoleon Bonaparte was reluctant to sell, but later offered the entire Louisiana Territory for $15 million. Monroe and Livingston, unable to consult Jefferson due to slow communication, decided to accept the offer. Napoleon's decision was influenced by the need for funds for wars and the impracticality of defending the territory. The video concludes with a review and quiz on the events.

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