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.

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.

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the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.