The Louisiana Purchase was made possible by

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Napoléon's disastrous setback in Haiti. Napoléon needed funds to continue his conquests in Europe and the Caribbean. The French loss of Haiti made it clear that they would not be able to regain control of Louisiana if the U.S. decided to take the territory by force. Therefore, to prevent the U.S. from acquiring the land and to raise much-needed funds, Napoléon agreed to sell Louisiana to the U.S. in the Louisiana Purchase.

The Louisiana Purchase Was Made Possible by