Why did western farmers send products over the Appalachian Mountains instead of down the Mississippi River?

The farmers could ask a higher price for goods sent over the Appalachian Mountains because it was a harder route.

Spain refused to let Americans ship products down the river to New Orleans, under Spain's control.

The Appalachian Mountains provided a more direct way to markets in the states to the east.

The Appalachian Mountains provided a more direct way to the Atlantic shipping ports.

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Anna Barber

17 December, 14:46

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Elianna Tapia · Answer 1

Spain refused to let Americans ship products down the river to New Orleans, under Spain's control.