Why do you think the French chose the Mississippi River as the location for their settlements

Question

A.
Transportation of people/goods

B.
Strictly as a watersource

C.
It was far away from the British and Spanish

D.
There were no other inhabitants there

Answer 1

The best answer would be:

A. Transportation of people/goods

The Mississippi River was crucial for transportation, trade, and communication, making it an ideal location for settlements. It provided access to interior lands and facilitated the movement of goods and people, which was essential for the development of the French colonies in North America.