Question

Directions: Use your knowledge of United States history and Documents 1 and Document 2 to answer the following question.

Based on Document 1 and Document 2, why was New Orleans important to the United States? pls help and use the picture please please

Answer 1

Strategic Location: New Orleans was located at the mouth of the Mississippi River, which made it a crucial port for trade and transportation. It served as a gateway for the produce and goods from the vast western territories of the United States to reach markets both domestically and internationally. The Mississippi River was a major trade route, and controlling New Orleans meant controlling access to this important waterway.