Romance of Louisiana

Year Published: 1936

Creator: united artists

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: 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.

Complete Record: 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., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.