Question

Acquiring New Orleans as part of the Louisiana Purchase was considered important to the development of the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys because the city
(1) provided protection from attacks by the Spanish
(2) provided migrant workers for river valley farms
(3) served as a port for American agricultural goods
(4) served as the cultural center for the nation

Answer 1

I believe the answer is 3 i hope this helps

Answer 2

Served as a port for the southern American agriculturists and provided ease in commerce for those in these areas