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Atlantic Ocean
Highway for explorers, settlers and immigrants |
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Colorado River
Explored by the Spanish |
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Columbia River
Explored by Lewis and Clark
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Great Lakes
Inland port cities are located here |
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Gulf of Mexico
Provided the French and Spanish with exploration
routes to Mexico and other parts of North America |
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Mississippi River
- Most famous river in America
- Used to transport farm and industrial products
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Missouri River
- Longest River in America
- Used to transport farm and industrial products
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Ohio River
Gateway to the west
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Pacific Ocean
Destination for early explorers |
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Rio Grande
Forms part of the border between the
United States and Mexico
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St. Lawrence
Forms part of the border between
the United States and Canada |
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St. Lawrence
Forms part of the border between
the United States and Canada |
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