Because that's where more trade occurred, and in the old days, cities grew around where it was convenient to trade.
Inland port cities.
agricultural centers
Inland port cities grew in the Midwest along the Coastal Plain Reigon. If you need more details, ask a teacher. : D
Inland port cities grew in the Midwest along the Ohio River, called the Gateway to the West. The Great Lakes provided inland ports in the Midwest.
Inland port cities often grew along rivers, such as the Mississippi River in the United States, the Rhine River in Europe, and the Yangtze River in China. These rivers provided a natural transportation route allowing goods to be easily moved between inland areas and coastal regions.
Inland port cities grew in the Midwest along the Ohio River, called the Gateway to the West. The Great Lakes provided inland ports in the Midwest.
Spanish priests didn't find cities. They established missions around which cities grew.
Big cities are old cities, and old cities often grew up around the water source for both drinking and transportation.
Missouri River. There U Go Kids :) Enjoy :D
The core of the cities was a hill with a fortress (acropolis) around which lay the farmland, and around which a city grew up.
The core of the cities was a hill with a fortress (acropolis) around which lay the farmland, and around which a city grew up.