Most of the europeans who explored the upper mississippi river region were focused on finding what?

lack of interest from state and local governments.

i believe the answer is: returns on investments, no wages

people who belong in upper class society would most likely get there by obtaining multiple source of income, which a certain percentage of ownership for businesses. since most of them are job creator, they would most likely get their money from profit, not wages.

what is the question?

answer; role-taking;