For which of the following reasons were early trading posts established in louisiana? i. to secure land claims ii. to increase trade iii. to form an alliance with the spanish a. ii. only b. i. and ii. only c. ii. and iii. only d. i., ii., and iii.

B. i. and ii

Explanation:

When the United States achieved independence from Great Britain, one of its concerns was having unrestricted access to the Mississippi River, as this was a major highway for trade and transportation. However, this was impossible due to the fact that the United States did not own all the territory surrounding the river. However, the United States bought the territory of Louisiana from France in 1803. With all this new territory, the United States needed a way to secure its new land claims. This was achieved by the establishment of trading posts. The trading posts also allowed the country to increase trade.