Which of the following was an incentive for profit to settle the Mississippi Valley region?
A -the availability of fish and furs
B-the abundance of Native Americans to convert to Catholicism
C- the mildness of the temperature of the region
D-the excitement of the wilderness

Question

Which of the following was an incentive for profit to settle the Mississippi Valley region?  
  A -the availability of fish and furs
  B-the abundance of Native Americans to convert to Catholicism
 C- the mildness of the temperature of the region  
  D-the excitement of the wilderness

anonymous · Answer

Of these, only one presents an opportunity for profit. The Native americans to convert would appeal to the religious zealots of the era, but not the pocket books. Wilderness excitement wouldn't affect profits, nor mild temperatures. Fish and fur were MAJOR trades of the day and would provide lots of money for those who controlled them. B is the answer i believe

amtran_bus · Answer

I believe the correct answer is A, due to the fact that those resources of the time were very much in high demand.