Waterways in American History
Native Americans on the Northwest Coast fished for
Agriculture and Salmon in the ____________ River.
Fishing
Native Americans in the Southwest used the Rio Grande to
water their ___________.
Explorers used the __________ and __________ Oceans to
explore new lands.
Exploration
French and Spanish explorers used the Gulf of ____________ to
travel from North America to other parts of the Americas.
__________ and __________ sailed down the Columbia River to
explore the Northwest Coast.
The Spanish explored the __________ River.
People in the united States used the __________ and ___________
Rivers to transport farm and industrial (factory) products.
They provided links from ___________ to the rest of the world.
Trade and
Transportation The Ohio River was used to travel from east to west. It is
known as the “Gateway to the __________.”
The St. Lawrence River connected the Great __________ to the
Atlantic Ocean. Port cities grew along the Great Lakes and
products were shipped along this river.