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) we wanted to get the french land

e) it made the country complete

it is relaxation hope this

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.