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.

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.