Rather than let the Louisiana territory fall into British hands, France decided to ..... it to Spain.

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Rather than let the Louisiana territory fall into British hands, France decided to ____ it to Spain.

A	filibuster
B	ceded
C	petroleum
D	lent

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -To compensate Spain for joining the war effort and as incentive to accept the peace terms with Great Britain, France’s King Louis XV, offered western Louisiana and New Orleans to Spain’s King Carlos III.

Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleonic France Acquires Louisiana On October 1, 1800, within 24 hours of signing a peace settlement with the United States, First Consul of the Republic of France Napoleon Bonaparte, acquired Louisiana from Spain by the secret Treaty of San Ildefonso.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a result of its defeat in the Seven Years’ War, France was forced to cede the east part of the territory in 1763 to the victorious British, and the west part to Spain as compensation for Spain losing Florida.

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