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Made up of the following lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, & Ontario, the great lakes are the largest bodies of fresh water in the world.  They provide many communities with access to water, natural resources, fishing & transportation.  These means of trade will enable the government to work with other nations in larger scale trading (above).

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The mighty Mississippi was a great source of fresh water for the Central United States.  Using it's many tributaries people can trade from the Rocky mountains in the West to the Appalachian mountains in the East and the Great Lakes in the North. This river system allows the people to travel easily within the country. Moving goods and food from one place to another will allow the government to focus in other areas (below).

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These two major bodies of water help create the Eastern and Western borders.  They also enable the United States to trade with other nations.  With the additions in trade and protection both of these large bodies of water give the government different options when it comes to defending the country or working with other governments (above & below).

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These two regions create natural barriers on both the East & Western portions of the US.  Additionally, they are used as great sources of natural resources like coal, oil, metals, food, etc. With the protection and resources provided by these features the government will be able to protect and provide for it's people more easily. (below & left).

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