They were mostly up country from the wardens/owners from plantations
The Louisiana territory was purchased by the United States in 1803. This purchase was made not only to avoid war with France and prevent an alliance with England, but also to double Mississippi river and the port of New Orleans. Both of these additions were critical to the development of the country as well as the development of the country west of the Mississippi River.
<span>War between France and England in 1803 caused impressments and by 1805 both countries tired to prevent American trade and escalated to possible war. The USS Chesapeake was stopped outside US waters in 1807 and several Americans were killed, injured, and imprisoned. Resulted in Embargo act 1807 when US couldn’t trade with foreigners. Embargo Act was lifted because of what it did to American economy. The Non- Intercourse act of 1809 was put in its place. This opened trade to all countries except Great Britain and France. Macon’s Bill #2 allowed for the US to open trade with France after it promised to respect our trade rights. </span>
