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What connected Cahokia to the north, south, west, and northeast?
What connected Cahokia to the north, south, west, and northeast?
What did traders from the Great Lakes area ship to Cahokia?
What did traders from the Great Lakes area ship to Cahokia?
What did southern traders in the Mississippi valley ship to Cahokia?
What did southern traders in the Mississippi valley ship to Cahokia?
Why was Cahokia considered a meeting place of many cultures?
Why was Cahokia considered a meeting place of many cultures?
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What was the major drawback of flatboats in terms of navigation?
What was the major drawback of flatboats in terms of navigation?
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What major transformation did the invention of the steamboat bring about?
What major transformation did the invention of the steamboat bring about?
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In which decade did the steamboat become surpassed by trains as the most modern form of transportation?
In which decade did the steamboat become surpassed by trains as the most modern form of transportation?
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What is the significance of the St. Lawrence Seaway in relation to shipping?
What is the significance of the St. Lawrence Seaway in relation to shipping?
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The steamboat was a faster and bigger alternative to human-powered boats.
The steamboat was a faster and bigger alternative to human-powered boats.
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Which city in the Midwest is known for its thriving arts and culture scene?
Which city in the Midwest is known for its thriving arts and culture scene?
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What industry has experienced significant growth in the Midwest, leading to a change in the region's economy?
What industry has experienced significant growth in the Midwest, leading to a change in the region's economy?
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What is an example of a popular tourist attraction in the Midwest?
What is an example of a popular tourist attraction in the Midwest?
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Most goods in the Midwest are currently shipped by trains rather than trucks.
Most goods in the Midwest are currently shipped by trains rather than trucks.
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