He Utilized The Funds To Expand His Military Influence Throughout Europe
Thomas Jefferson ranked top in terms of vision and agenda setting since he was the author of the Declaration of Independence. During Jefferson’s presidency, the United States bought Louisiana from France, tripling its size. Jefferson sought to acquire New Orleans for $10 million at the time of the agreement in order to restrict French military influence in the western United States.
When the United States counter-offered, Napoleon offered to sell the whole territory of Louisiana to the United States for $15 million. The French emperor came to the realization that he had no business controlling so much land while he was at war with the United Kingdom. He put the money to good use by beefing up his military might throughout Europe.