The major reason that Napoleon decided to sell Louisiana to the united States was that he
1.wished to enlist the United States as an ally in his planned war against Great Britain.
2.wished to placate the United States because of its loss of the right of deposit in New Orleans.
3.hoped to encourage a maritime rivalry between the United States and Great Britain.
4.expected that the addition of western territory would lead eventually to a division of the United States
5.feared that after losing control of Santo Domingo, Louisiana would a purposeless, expensive hostage to British attack
1.wished to enlist the United States as an ally in his planned war against Great Britain.
2.wished to placate the United States because of its loss of the right of deposit in New Orleans.
3.hoped to encourage a maritime rivalry between the United States and Great Britain.
4.expected that the addition of western territory would lead eventually to a division of the United States
5.feared that after losing control of Santo Domingo, Louisiana would a purposeless, expensive hostage to British attack