Question
How did the Erie Canal affect transportation in the United States?
(Choose 2)
A
It increased costs to ship raw materials and finished goods between the southern states and New York.
B
It became a major travel route between the midwestern states and New York City.
C
It increased travel time between the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean.
D
It provided a cheaper way to ship raw materials and finished goods between the Midwest and New York.
(Choose 2)
A
It increased costs to ship raw materials and finished goods between the southern states and New York.
B
It became a major travel route between the midwestern states and New York City.
C
It increased travel time between the Hudson River and the Atlantic Ocean.
D
It provided a cheaper way to ship raw materials and finished goods between the Midwest and New York.
Answers
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The correct answers are:
B - It became a major travel route between the midwestern states and New York City.
D - It provided a cheaper way to ship raw materials and finished goods between the Midwest and New York.
The Erie Canal significantly improved transportation by facilitating easier and more cost-effective movement of goods and people between the Midwest and New York City.
B - It became a major travel route between the midwestern states and New York City.
D - It provided a cheaper way to ship raw materials and finished goods between the Midwest and New York.
The Erie Canal significantly improved transportation by facilitating easier and more cost-effective movement of goods and people between the Midwest and New York City.