Question

Use the passage to answer the question.
How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
(1 point)
Responses

There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.

There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.

The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.

There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.

Answer 1

Use the timeline to answer the question.
Looking at the timeline, what trend can you find in the United States’ early years?
(1 point)
Responses

an increasing number of states seceding from the Union
an increasing number of states seceding from the Union

a gradual weakening of the federal government’s powers
a gradual weakening of the federal government’s powers

a growth in support for the federal government in the North
a growth in support for the federal government in the North

a series of challenges to the power of the federal government

Answer 2

There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.