Why was the Mississippi River important in the early history of Louisiana?

It gave the French access to the region as a transportation route.

It was used by the Portuguese as a base to explore the interior of the continent.

It enabled the English to easily attack Spanish settlements along the river's banks.

It limited exploration of the continent by European explorers.

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Makenzie

24 August, 23:25

Why was the Mississippi River important in the early history of Louisiana?

It gave the French access to the region as a transportation route.

It was used by the Portuguese as a base to explore the interior of the continent.

It enabled the English to easily attack Spanish settlements along the river's banks.

It limited exploration of the continent by European explorers.

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Cottonball · Answer 1

Answer: The first option is correct.

Explanation: This is because the Mississippi river was and still is a important trade route. Mainly because it went almost the way to Canada to the gulf which gives access to the sea.