Romance of Louisiana

Tells the story of the Louisiana Purchase, beginning with the Congressional argument about Louisiana in which a bill is passed to purchase it for not more than two million dollars. Monroe goes to France to deal with Napoleon, who needs money to wage war against England. Finally, Louisiana is purchased for fifteen million dollars, ratification takes place December 20, 1803, and the French officials retire at a ceremony in New Orleans., Tells the story of the Louisiana Purchase, beginning with the Congressional argument about Louisiana in which a bill is passed to purchase it for not more than two million dollars. Monroe goes to France to deal with Napoleon, who needs money to wage war against England. Finally, Louisiana is purchased for fifteen million dollars, ratification takes place December 20, 1803, and the French officials retire at a ceremony in New Orleans.