Question

Why did spanish authorities close the port of new orleans?

Answer 1

I think the answer is Spain closed the port in anticipation of the French's arrival and to cut off American traffic from its markets.

Answer 2

Good Morning!

Disagreements between the British settlers and the Spanish Empire, both struggling for American land, prompted the Spanish measure of closing the ports of New Orleans for American products. With this measure, in addition to guaranteeing the trade monopoly, the Spaniards intended to harm the economy of their opponents.

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