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New York City and Philadelphia were good ports because they had access to the Atlantic Ocean. The two cities were also connected to farmlands and industries. This made the transport of products each way easier.

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New York City and Philadelphia were good ports because they had access to the Atlantic Ocean. The two cities were also connected to farmlands and industries. This made the transport of products each way easier.

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The cities are built on natural ports. They just put the cities where ships could reach them and dock.

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