Why was the Mississippi River important to the United States in the late 1700s?

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From New Orleans one could exercise control over the travel and trade on the southern portion of the mississippi river.

Daein Park answered Feb 24, 2017

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It allowed Western farmers to transport goods to and from distant markets.

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SDas answered Mar 1, 2017

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