Why was the city of New Orleans important to western expansion?
A. It was located on water, making it easier for settlers to ship their goods to Indigenous camps.
Answer (1)
New Orleans was important to western expansion due to its strategic location on the Mississippi River, facilitating trade and transportation. The city was a key port for shipping goods, and its acquisition through the Louisiana Purchase expanded U.S. territory. Its growth as a cultural hub made it significant in the context of American development. ;
