Control of the Louisiana territory was important because of the port of <u>new orleans</u>.
<u>Explanation</u>:
New Orleans was part of the Louisiana Purchase. Louisiana Purchase took place in the year of 1803. James Madison actually made the Louisiana Purchase.
It was difficult for Napoleon to keep the Louisiana Territory because France was at war with Britain.
America was very keen to take over New Orleans for storage and shipping purpose. James Monroe negotiated the Louisiana Purchase. Before the purchase of Louisiana, France controlled the port at New Orleans.
