The purpose of the Louisiana purchase in 1803 was to give the United States more control of the Mississippi River, and the port city of New Orleans, which were both used by farmers to ship their crops and get paid.
Answer: The colonial settlements had raw materials for the mother country or home country to use
Explanation:
The Mediterranean trade route was a great source for trading wealth. The Mediterranean Sea is located at the center of three continents so it is efficient for trade. It was connected to the silk roads in the east and was used to transport goods from Asia throughout Europe.
