served as a major highway for trade.
the Columbia River
River valley
River valley
The river flowing between Washington and Oregon is the Columbia River.
Actually, the Nile River is Egypt's highway. With the river, they were able to trade for many exotic things. With this trade market in play, Egypt gained much power. This is how Egypt gained power politically...because of the Nile River.
The Mississippi River was used as a highway for explorers, immigrants, and early settlers in North America. It provided a crucial route for transportation and trade, allowing for the movement of people and goods across the continent.
The Danube River is important to Hungarian trade.
River Trade Terminal was created in 1999.
Provided water for irrigation of fields,silt from the river fertilized the fields along the river banks,and was also used as mode of conveyance up and down the river.
Think of the Mississippi as a highway and it can be used to ship goods and people. As well as have access to the Gulf of Mexico. This is vital for trade.
It was a highway to exchange the ideas and technology between the west and China.