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The Mississippi River opened boat and barge service that allowed farmers to sell there crops for cash.
These crops were then transported down river to Gulf Coast seaports and shipped to Northern and Overseas Markets.
This cash in turn, allowed he farmers to purchase goods and equipment that had been shipped up the river.
Additionally, the river offered a source of fresh water for livestock and crops.
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In the early 1800s the Mississippi river was important to settlers in what states?
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Why was New Orleans and the Mississippi River important to settlers in the west?
because it had importance to them
Why was New Orleans so important to the western settlers?
New Orleans held a large port for the Mississippi River which was crucial in the importing and exporting of goods because it was a big aspect in maintaining a steady economy. (This was just what I wrote on my homework assignment)
What river is the western border of the state of lllinois?
Mississippi River
How did French settlers first learn the Mississippi River?
they were closer to the Mississippi river
How did french settlers first learn about Mississippi river?
they were closer to the Mississippi river
What river is the western border of the state or Illinois?
The Mississippi River.
Which river is the western border of Illinois?
Illinois is bordered by the Mississippi River on the west.
Is the Mississippi river in Tennessee?
The Mississippi River is the western border of Tennessee.
What is the name of the river that forms much of Mississippi's western borders?
Sabine River
What was an important issues for many western in the early 1800?
It was the use of the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans
Does the Mississippi river from the eastern or western boundary of Illinois?
The Mississippi River forms the western boundary of the State of Illinois.
