Question

Why was France willing to sell the Louisiana Purchase to the United States? CHOOSE TWO.(2 points) Responses The U.S. agreed to stop trade with England The U.S. agreed to stop trade with England France wanted to keep the English from expanding in to North America France wanted to keep the English from expanding in to North America France needed financing for its conflicts in Europe France needed financing for its conflicts in Europe France no longer wanted to practice colonization France no longer wanted to practice colonization

Answer 1

The two correct responses for why France was willing to sell the Louisiana Purchase to the United States are:

1. France needed financing for its conflicts in Europe.
2. France wanted to keep the English from expanding into North America.

These factors influenced France's decision to sell the vast territory to the United States in 1803.