True or false river travel between the east coast and the new settlments in the west was the easiest way to move people and goods?

True. River travel was often the easiest and most efficient method for transporting people and goods between the East Coast and new settlements in the West during the early 19th century. Rivers provided a natural pathway that enabled larger cargo loads and supported trade, compared to the difficulties of overland travel. Additionally, the development of steamboats further enhanced the feasibility and speed of river transport.