In 1803, Robert Livingston and James Monroe were sent to France to _________.

Select one:
A. negotiate an end to the fighting between the French and Indians and the U.S.
B. purchase the port city of New Orleans
C. negotiate an alliance with French dictator Napoleon Bonaparte
D. purchase the Louisiana Territory

In 1803 Robert Livingston and James Monroe were sent to France to negotiate the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase. Originally the two met set out only to purchase New Orleans and the surround territory, however, by the end they eventually purchased the massive track of land that extended beyond the Mississippi River which greatly expanded the size of the United States.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Robert Livingston and James Monroe were sent to France to purchase the Louisiana Territory, which resulted in the United States doubling in size for $15 million.
In 1803, Robert Livingston and James Monroe were sent to France to purchase the Louisiana Territory. President Jefferson initially tasked them with negotiating the purchase of New Orleans due to its strategic importance at the mouth of the Mississippi River. However, the offer made by France was for the entire territory, encompassing far more than just New Orleans. The unexpected opportunity presented by Napoleon, who was eager to sell due to the financial pressures of war with Britain and the loss of Haiti, resulted in the Louisiana Purchase. For $15 million, the United States doubled in size, paving the way for westward expansion and fulfillment of the agrarian vision that Jefferson held.

Answered by AakanshaB | 2024-06-24

In 1803, Robert Livingston and James Monroe were sent to France to negotiate the purchase of the Louisiana Territory. They initially aimed to acquire New Orleans but ended up purchasing a vast area of land for $15 million, effectively doubling the size of the United States. This deal was crucial for American trade and westward expansion.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-10-15