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Bodies of Water
Important rivers and bodies of water in the development of the United States
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mississippi River | served as a major transportation route for manufactured goods and agricultural products |
| Rio Grande River | forms a border between Texas and Mexico |
| Columbia River | explored by the Lew and Clark expedition |
| Colorado River | explored by Spanish explorers |
| Ohio River | known as the "Gateway to the West" |
| Missouri River | served as a major transportation route for manufactured goods and agricultural products |
| Great Lakes | inland port cities developed along these |
| Atlantic Ocean | served as a highway for early European explorers and settlers |