Question

What contributed to the growth of New Orleans during the early 1800s? Check all that apply.

It had outlawed the use of enslaved laborers.
It had become a center for trade and transportation.
It had growing banking and manufacturing industries.
Its shops and markets drew visitors from rural areas.
It had a vibrant cultural scene, including arts and the theater.
It hosted a popular celebration during the Christmas season

Answer 1

Its port shipped the produce of much of the nation's interior to the Caribbean, South America and Europe. Although the rise of railroads made shipping on the Mississippi less essential than it had been, New Orleans remained a powerful and influential port.

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