Why were rivers important for the growth of cities?

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Why were rivers important for the growth of cities?

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To the west, towns such as Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and Louisville were located on major rivers. As farmers in the West shipped more products by water, these towns grew rapidly.

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River helped them grow crops. With crops they would be able to sell and trade and earn money

Kannan Ramamoorthy answered Aug 18, 2017

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