According to the document, New Orleans was needed for it's Port. The New Orleans Port allowed for commercial, military, and civilian transportation through the Mississippi River.
By drinking coffee everyday, her body has gotten used to the elevated level of caffeine in the morning. This has raised her tolerance to it, making it harder to feel the same effect from a single cup.
succession - As succession occurs, the change in habitat affects the type and number of wildlife the habitat can support. Wildlife managers may cut down or burn forested areas to promote new growth and slow down the process of succession.