Why was the Mississippi critical to American expansion? a.
It would allow for the development of America’s fishing industry along the Mississippi.
b.
It would carry tourists up and down the Mississippi, which would increase the economy.
c.
It was necessary to military operations occurring in the Great Lakes.
d.
It would provide access to markets located on the East Coast.

Item 14 which statement is an accurate description of the transatlantic slave trade? africans were brought to the americas in a three-part system of triangular trade. slaves went from europe to africa, and then to the americas in a circle of trade. native american slaves were sent to europe in exchange for sugar and molasses. africans traded tobacco and furs for captured arabs whom they sold into slavery.