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Why couldn't Napoleon defend the Louisiana Territory and continue to fight a war in Europe?
Ships and troops were scarce resources. He didn't have enough ships and troops to do both.

Which had greater economic value to U. S. citizens in 1803 – the Port of New Orleans or the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase?  Why?
The Port of New Orleans had greater economic value in 1803 because good ports were very desirable and they were more scarce than land.
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