History

Reuben Mcguire

28 July, 11:42

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.