The Louisiana Purchase

Hi girls!

1.) Video: http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase/videos

2.) Overview: http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase

3.) Arguments for and Against the LA Purchase in America: https://ancestralfindings.com/louisiana-purchase-controversy/

4.) http://lehrmaninstitute.org/history/louisiana-purchase.html

5.) Negotiations and COMPROMISE with France: http://grishaclapp.weebly.com/negotiations.html

Girls, as you do your paper, remember that you must understand the perspective of AMERICA and the perspective of FRANCE. What did America want? What did France what? Why was the Louisiana Territory not worth the hassle for France? Why did America want it (and New Orleans) so badly?

You are to write an 8-10 paper AS A TEAM on this topic. Remember to include the CONFLICTS of The Napoleonic Wars in Europe and the Haitian Rebellion for France's side, and the idea of MANIFEST DESTINY on the American side.

Good luck! I'm here if you need any help.

Mr. Gibson