The introduction of an informative (also called expository) essay should provide a background of the topic you are about to discuss. It is important that the introduction be interesting enough to maintain the reader engaged with the facts or events presented in the essay. It is advaisable (but not mandatory) to include a famous quote as a hook to attrack the reader and, if it were possible, to include and example. The introduction should not be long, and the last sentence must state the thesis statement announcing the topic you will develope.
For example, you are going to discuss the importance of apples and oranges in nutrition, so the thesis statement should be more or less as follows: "Apples and oranges play a key role in nutrition because of three reasons". Then, the body paragraphs MUST be three, one per each reason.
Well-known political writing skills is the trait of Thomas Jefferson led the Continental Congress to choose him to write the Declaration of Independence.
C. It made it easier for cities along the Mississippi River to trade with cities on the East Coast and in other countries.
Explanation:
The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the US territory, gave an enormous boost to trade and business activities, and encouraged westward expansion.