Which statements describe the importance of New Orleans to the economy of Louisiana during the Antebellum period? Select two correct answers.

A
It was a small port that focused on developing a fishing industry.

B
It was a major port for importing and exporting goods to and from the United States.

C
It supplied agricultural products to the people of Louisiana.

D
It was the largest slave market in the South.

E
It supplied oil to the United States from its vibrant whaling industry.