Why did the United States want New Orleans?

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• 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.
• It was an important trading port and had access to the sea.

Answer 1

(1 point) • It gave America access to the west, and helped to establish a foothold for Eastward expansion.