Question

Why was the Mississippi River important to the United States in the late 1700s? It connected the Northwest Territory with the port of New Orleans. It connected the Northwest Territory with the Louisiana Territory and the Caribbean. It gave Western settlers a way of traveling to and from distant places. It allowed Western farmers to transport goods to and from distant markets.

Answer 1

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the answer to your question is D

Step-by-step explanation:

Jefferson needed that river for the economy, therefore he bought the Louisiana territory, and got the Mississippi river for transportation of the goods.

Answer 2

Answer is D

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