Explores the historical event in 1803 in which Napoleon offered to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States, and then asks the reader if they would buy the territory.
General Note
"Originally published as The Louisiana Purchase: Would You Close the Deal? in 2008"--Title page verso.
Content Note
A nation waiting to grow -- Settlers move West -- Many stay in America -- Spain accepts France's deal -- Robert Livingston goes to France -- Livingston has little success -- Jefferson tries to make a deal -- Napoleon does not sell -- Congress avoids war -- Napoleon does not attack the British -- Napoleon decides to sell -- Livingston and Monroe make the Louisiana Purchase!