Why did President Jefferson want to control New Orleans?
A. to control trade along the Mississippi River
B. to control the territory of West Florida
C. to increase the amount of land available for settlement
D. to increase the likelihood of finding a water route to the Pacific

Respuesta :

President Jefferson did want to control New Orleans "to control trade along the Mississippi River"

In short, Your Answer would be Option A

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Answer:

A. To control trade along the mississippi river.

Explanation:

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