Question
How did the Erie Canal affect transportation in the
United States? (Choose 2)
A A It increased travel time between the Hudson
River and the Atlantic Ocean.
B B It became a major travel route between the
midwestern states and New York City.
C C It increased costs to ship raw materials and
finished goods between the southern states
and New York.
D D It provided a cheaper way to ship raw
materials and finished goods between the
Midwest and New York.
United States? (Choose 2)
A A It increased travel time between the Hudson
River and the Atlantic Ocean.
B B It became a major travel route between the
midwestern states and New York City.
C C It increased costs to ship raw materials and
finished goods between the southern states
and New York.
D D It provided a cheaper way to ship raw
materials and finished goods between the
Midwest and New York.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two correct choices regarding how the Erie Canal affected transportation in the United States 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 efficiency, enabling agricultural products and goods from the Midwest to reach New York City and international markets more effectively, while also lowering shipping costs.
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 efficiency, enabling agricultural products and goods from the Midwest to reach New York City and international markets more effectively, while also lowering shipping costs.