Question

Which of the following was an incentive for profit to settle the Mississippi Valley region? Availability of fish and furs Abundance of Native Americans to convert to Catholicism Mildness of the temperature of the region Excitement of the wilderness

Answer 1

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. 

Answer 2

Availability of fish and furs