Question

why was america in debt after the revolutionary war?
they had just bought the louisiana territory
they had to pay workers for the money they lost
they owed money to countries like france and spain

Explanation:

During the Revolutionary War, America received financial aid from countries like France and Spain. After the war, it still owed money to these countries, which led to debt. The Louisiana Territory was purchased in 1803, long after the Revolutionary War (1775 - 1783). And there was no such widespread policy of paying workers for money lost.

Answer:

they owed money to countries like France and Spain