Briefly summarize France's exploration and colonization of the Americas (include the Caribbean).



Explore France's relations with the United Kingdom in this time period.



Prepare a chronology of Napoleon's rise and fall.



Analyze the benefits to Napoleon for keeping Louisiana.



Describe France's relations with the United States in this time period.



Research Jefferson's positive feelings and negative concerns about France.



Examine France's relations with Spain.



Develop a timeline of your findings.



Prepare brief biographies of the key French players in these events.



Based on your research, decide whether it was a good or bad idea - from Napoleon's perspective - to sell Louisiana. Explain your reasons.

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