The Missouri River played a crucial role in the westward expansion of the United States, serving as a major transportation route for trade and migration in the 19th century. It facilitated access to the resources of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, supporting economic growth and settlement. Additionally, the river was significant in the context of Native American history, as it was integral to the cultures and livelihoods of various Indigenous tribes. Its strategic importance also contributed to the geopolitical dynamics of the region.
Missouri river
St. louise river
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Missouri RiverMissouri River; Illinois River
Missouri (and Columbia)
Missouri river
NO. The Missouri river is the tributary
The Missouri River flows into the Mississippi River just north of Saint Louis, Missouri.
it is the Mississippi river that is the longest
St Louis lies on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Just north of the city proper, the Missouri River joins the Mississippi.
the Missouri river
The Missouri is a tributary of the Mississippi river. The Missouri is longest river at 2,500 miles. When the Missouri joins the Mississippi they become the largest river system in the world.