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Louisiana Purchase and the seven nation plans collide
A discussion traces Jefferson's and Napoleon's shifting motives, Livingston's influence, and the backdated 1803 cession. It notes misaligned aims, the $15 million price, and the unforeseen vast westward stakes shaping a new world power.
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Jeffering
Forerson
Jefferson
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Orleans
Florida
Napoleon
Talleyrand Ant Arbors
Paris
Robert Livingston
Arkanans
West Florida
Washington
Robert R. Livington
James Monroe
Barbe Marbois
France
Jeffersen
Origata
Atrict
Jefferson Fret
Lou Isiana
Mississippi Valley
Missour
Spain
Onot
Gulf
England
Europe
Oooana
Fryland