Question

Why did the United States want New Orleans? (1 point)

It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.
It gave America access to the west and helped to establish a foothold for Eastward expansion.
They knew the French were trying to get land in America, and they wanted to take the opportunity to remove the threat.
It was a culturally rich area, and they were interested in adding more areas to the United States

Answer 1

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The United States wanted New Orleans because it was an important trading port and had access to the sea. It also gave America access to the west and helped establish a foothold for Eastward expansion. Additionally, there were concerns that the French were trying to acquire land in America, so seizing New Orleans was seen as an opportunity to remove that threat.