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Were Goods were transported along American rivers reaching as far away as the Caribbean Islands?
Using SW Pennsylvania as an example, Fayette County PA across the Monongahelia River from Washington County PA had a strong shipbuilding yard in the 1800s. Goods and livestock were driven on muddy tracks (roads) from townships west of Washington County PA and shipped on the Ten Mile Creek in Washington County PA, then to the Monongahelia River in Washington County and Fayette County PA (the river flows through both counties), then onto to the three rivers junction at Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, PA. From there ships and barges carried goods to the Mississippi River where shipments went both north and south. Going south, once ships reached Gulf of Mexico ports, they could transport goods to larger ships that could go in any direction. Ships were still subjected to stresses from storms, so there were many shipwrecks, but yes, goods/freight could have made it to the Caribbeans-- and as well, from the Caribbeans to the US.
Northern States also used the Mississippi River to send products South to Gulf States and beyond.
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What caused the Caribbean islands to have varying land forms?
The Caribbean islands were formed from the collision of the Caribbean plate and the South American plate. It caused volcano eruptions and earthquakes.
What is one cause for blending of cultures in latin American and the Caribbean?
The Spanish settled the Caribbean islands.
What is jamaicas continent?
The Caribbean Islands are considered to be part of North America.
In what cardinal direction would you travel from Central America to arrive at the Caribbean Islands?
The Caribbean is East from all of the Central American countries and many of the islands are also North.
What country were slaves transported to?
America, The slave trades mainly happened 1802. That's where Caribbean/afro-Americans came from.
What did the US gain as result of the spanish-American war?
Islands in the Caribbean and Pacific
Which region has more colonial possessions Central American or the Caribbean islands?
The Caribbean islands have more colonial possessions than Central America. The Caribbean islands were colonized by various European powers such as Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands, leading to a greater number of colonies compared to Central America, which was primarily colonized by Spain.
What is University of the Virgin Islands's motto?
University of the Virgin Islands's motto is 'Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive.'.
Many of the Caribbean islands were formed by what type of tectonic activity?
Many of the Caribbean islands were formed by volcanic activity along tectonic plate boundaries, particularly where the North American Plate and the Caribbean Plate interact. This activity has led to the creation of volcanic islands and underwater mountain chains in the region.
What are the Caribbean islands made from?
the Caribbean islands was made up of what
How do you get visa to the Caribbean french islands?
There are no french Caribbean islands.
What plate converge to form the Caribbean islands?
carribbean plate and south American plate
