Yes, though it was ultimately a shrewd move to sell the Louisiana Territory once the American empire dream died. Make money on territory impossible to hold. Then sell it to the US, mortal enemy of their enemy, so that it would be difficult for the UK to take hold of.
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Agreed. Sunk cost after Haiti. And would have fetched a fire sale price after Trafalgar.
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