Port that jefferson wanted to control

Jefferson wanted to control the port of New Orleans.

New Orleans controlled the mouth of the Mississippi River which was essential to trade and the development of the Northwest territory, so Jefferson wanted to buy the city of New Orleans.

At first he only wanted to purchase the city of New Orleans seeking to ensure American access to the Mississippi River and trade routes to the eastern America.

so, colonists did not want to pay any taxes.  

colonists did not consider themselves british citizens.  

colonists felt no sense of obligation to britain.  

colonists objected to violations of their natural rights. are the answer choices?

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