Why were african slaves influential in the growth of the french louisiana colony?

they provided labor for large sugar plantations.

they were the only ones that could survive the climate of louisiana.

they made up a large population that encouraged other settlers to come to the colony.

they were experienced in growing rice.

lincoln won 212 electoral votes to mcclellan's 21 votes, and lincoln beat mcclellan. is the main reason lincoln won in 1864.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.