Have I got a bargain for you: This was an exciting bargain that our country while trying to maintain access to the Mississippi River for shipping.
At one time France controlled the mid section of this continent controlling access to Mississippi River. President Thomas Jefferson was willing to offer $10 million just for Louisiana alone, however France needed funds for the war with Great Britain, and Bonaparte offered to sell the entire Louisiana Purchase to this country for $15 Million, a bargain we could not refuse. A great story of how this country doubled in size. Marina enjoyed the story and will write about it for Monday's homework. Good going Marina