Question

question 17(multiple choice worth 5 points) (04.05 mc) what was the main reason the mississippi river was so important to the growing nation? it offered a way to transport goods from the center of the continent. it kept the dangerous migrating herds away from populated settlements. it gave settlers a reason to explore farther to the west of their original settlements. it helped maintain a rigid boundary between the colonies and native american populations.

Answer 1

It offered a way to transport goods from the center of the continent.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Mississippi River was extremely important to the growth of America, transporting goods from the center of the continent.