Why did the us want access to the missippi river

Control of the Mississippi River was important to both sides during the American Civil War. The North wanted to control the river and split the Confederacy in two. ... Cities and industries have grown up along the banks of the Mississippi because it is a natural waterway fro transporting goods.

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2nd: right to bear arms

3rd: quartering of soldiers

4th: search and seizure