Final answer:
The US sought access to the Mississippi River for trade and transportation as the nation expanded westward.
Explanation:
The US wanted access to the Mississippi River for several reasons:
- To transport farm goods as the country expanded westward.
- To connect the different regions of the country by water passage, especially to link the Great Lakes with the rest of the country.
- Steamship invention made upstream travel easier and faster, facilitating trade and transportation.
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