The port of New Orleans was important to the United States because___.

A) The country needed more land

B) it was a waterway for farmers and merchants to get their goods to the east coast

C) They had great food there

D) it made the country complete

B.) it was a waterway for farmers and merchants to get their goods to the east coast

Explanation:

Whoever possessed New Orleans was a natural enemy to the U. S. because America wanted the city for themselves or last least trading privileges. The city allowed access to the Mississippi River, an important route for both transportation (of both troops and civilians) and shipping.