Why was France willing to sell the Louisiana Purchase to the United States? CHOOSE TWO.(2 points)

Question

France needed financing for its conflicts in Europe

The U.S. agreed to stop trade with England

France wanted to keep the English from expanding in to North America

France no longer wanted to practice colonization

Answer 1

The two correct choices 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 contributed to France's decision to sell the territory to the U.S. as they faced financial pressures and strategic concerns regarding British expansion.