Why was the location of new orleans an important factor that led to the louisiana purchase

Which was not offically a state at the beginning of the civil war

How did the government of ancient athens differ from that of the early romans? (5 point) in athens, citizens voted for representatives who voted on issues, while in rome, citizens voted directly on issues. in athens, citizens voted directly on issues, while in rome, citizens voted for representatives who voted on issues. in athens, the government was ruled by a small group of powerful people, while in rome, the government was ruled by kings. in athens, the government was ruled by kings, while in rome, the government was ruled by a small group of powerful people.

How were the economies of the northern and southern states different? how ere they the same? what factors led them to develop differently?