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The Mississippi River is used as a mode of transportation to ship goods and therefore promote commerce in the states along it. It is also a tourist attraction.
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Why is the Mississippi river so important?
In addition to draining the water from several million square miles that would otherwise flood, the Mississippi and its tributaries are major routes for shipping (on barges) through the Midwest to and from the Gulf of Mexico. Grain (especially) and manufactured goods are shipped on the river almost exclusively for reloading in New Orleans and further transport throughout the world.
Did the Battle of Vicksburg help the south?
No, losing control of the Mississippi River was the most major strategic loss of the war.
How did Bernado De Galvez help the patriots win the fight against the british?
When the Revolutionary War began, Bernardo de Galvez was the governor of Louisiana, a Spanish colony at the time. His contribution to American success was preventing the British from utilizing the Mississippi River.
How did gold trade help empiressuch as Ghana and Rome develop?
Gold trade did not help the Roman Empire to develop.
Why did hostilities develop between Emilio aguinaldo and the US?
There was a conflict between the United States and Emilio Aguinaldo because the United States wanted the Philippines to help with the Spanish/American War. Emilio Aguinaldo was an early leader in the Philippines and did not want the Philippines to help the United States. Instead, Emilio Aguinaldo fought the United States for control over the Philippines in 1898.
What Jacques Marquette abd Louis Joliet went looking for the Mississippi River they hoped the river would help thim find?
the mississippi and arkansas river
Who claimed the territory of Mississippi for France?
Jacques Marquette, found and claimed (from the help from the illionois indians) the Mississippi river.
What is the simile for long?
One is: As long as the Mississippi River Hope this is some help to you. :)
How did the Egyptians develop a civilization along the Nile River?
With the help of the river, especially because of the water it provided.
What does the Mississippi and Ohio river provide?
they both help provide food water and wood
Does Mississippi River have a dam built on it?
none There are probably about 29 dams.
Will the rain from tropical storm Issac help the low water level of Mississippi river?
yes
What is a Major french river?
Seine , Loire , Garonne , and Rhone --happy i could help Tayler
How did the nile river help develop a well-governed civilization?
It helped the Egyptians farm.
How would controlling the Mississippi River help the Union?
Controlling the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico would cut the Confederacy in two. It would prevent the South from using the biggest river in North America. It would allow the North to get supplies to and from Northern states that would take too long to get using the Great Lakes, and the Erie Canal in New York, from Buffalo to Albany, that is frozen in the winter.
Why is the Mississippi river so important?
In addition to draining the water from several million square miles that would otherwise flood, the Mississippi and its tributaries are major routes for shipping (on barges) through the Midwest to and from the Gulf of Mexico. Grain (especially) and manufactured goods are shipped on the river almost exclusively for reloading in New Orleans and further transport throughout the world.
How did the nile river help Egyptian develop a well governed civilization?
It helped the Egyptians farm.
