Question

read the passage and study the map from sugar changed the world. the louisiana purchase, 1803 british north america louisiana purchase new spain mississippi river united states gulf of mexico florida pacific ocean atlantic ocean how does the map help develop the central idea that the louisiana purchase had profound effects on sugar and the united states? the map illustrates the spread of sugar plantations from haiti to the louisiana territory. the map clarifies how the louisiana purchase eventually became part of the united states. the map illustrates the size of the louisiana purchase and suggests its economic potential. the map clarifies that the louisiana territory was large enough to be sold for more money.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The map does not show sugar plantations spreading from Haiti to the Louisiana Territory.
• Option 2: The map's purpose here is about the impact on sugar and the US, not just showing the Louisiana Purchase becoming part of the US.
• Option 3: The map shows the large size of the Louisiana Purchase, which implies economic potential (like for sugar production and trade), aligning with the central idea about its effects on sugar and the US.
• Option 4: The map is not about the sale price but the effects on sugar and the US.

Answer:

C. The map illustrates the size of the Louisiana Purchase and suggests its economic potential.