What's the deal?

By Rhoda Blumberg

Subjects: Juvenile literature, Louisiana purchase, Napoleon i, emperor of the french, 1769-1821, Louisiana Purchase, Influence, Colonies, Napoleon i, emperor of the french, 1769-1821, juvenile literature, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes, Jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, juvenile literature, Foreign relations, Jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, Relations with Americans

Description: Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible.