Question

Jefferson also wanted to obtain the Port of New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River so farmers could transport their goods.

Which option best paraphrases this sentence?

a
In the text, the president wanted "the Port of New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River so farmers could transport their goods."

b
Jefferson also wanted to obtain the Port of New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River so farmers could transport their goods.

c
The Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans were very important for people to be able to travel in the U.S.

d
The president wished for farmers to float their products down the Mississippi River to the Port of New Orleans.

Answer 1

The option that best paraphrases the sentence is "In the text, the president wanted 'the Port of New Orleans at the mouth of the Mississippi River so farmers could transport their goods.