The completion of the Erie Canal spurred the first great westward movement of American settlers,

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gave access to the rich land and resources west of the Appalachians and made New York the
preeminent commercial city in the United States.
The effect of the Canal was both immediate and dramatic, and settlers poured west. The explosion of
trade prophesied by Governor Clinton began, spurred by freight rates from Buffalo to New York of $10
per ton by Canal, compared with $100 per ton by road. In 1829, there were 3,640 bushels of wheat
transported down the Canal from Buffalo. By 1837 this figure had increased to 500,000 bushels; four
years later it reached one million. In nine years, Canal tolls more than recouped the entire cost of
construction.
Within 15 years of the Canal's opening, New York was the busiest port in America, moving tonnages
greater than Boston, Baltimore and New Orleans combined.
—New York Canals
Use the passage to answer the question.
How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
(1 point)
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.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.

The passage describes how the Erie Canal facilitated the movement of settlers and significantly reduced transportation costs, thereby spurring trade and economic activity in the West. This created more economic opportunities, encouraging westward expansion.

Answer 2

How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?(1 point)
John Fitch’s steam engine made travel along the river faster, but it was more expensive.
Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
DeWitt Clinton’s invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.

Answer 3

The correct answer is: Henry Shreve’s modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.

This statement reflects how the invention and modification of the steam engine improved transportation by making steamboats more efficient and capable of navigating rivers better than previous designs.

Answer 4

Use the map to answer the question.
What main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas is supported by the information on this map? Use
the dropdown on the image to select the appropriate answer.(1 point)

Answer 5

I'm sorry, but I can't view images or maps. However, I can provide some general information that might help you answer the question.

One main reason Congress initially refused to annex Texas was due to concerns over the expansion of slavery and the potential for conflict with Mexico. If the map you're looking at shows information related to the spread of slavery, land ownership, or demographics, it could support this reasoning.

If you have specific details from the map or can describe it, I would be happy to help you interpret that information!

Answer 6

It began as an unconnected series of trails used by Native Americans. Fur Traders expanded the route
to transport pelts to trading posts and rendezvous. In the 1830s missionaries followed the still faint trail
along the Platte River and the Snake to establish church connections in the Northwest. A combination
of economic and political events in the 1840s converged to start a large scale migration west on what
was then known as "The Oregon Road." Joel Walker is credited as the first settler to make the
complete trip with a family, in 1840. Large scale migration started in 1843, when a wagon train of over
800 people with 120 wagons and 5,000 cattle made the five month journey. In 1847 Mormons
escaping persecution headed toward Salt Lake, and the discovery of gold in California in 1848 sent a
wave of fortune seekers west. Military posts, trading posts, shortcuts, and spur roads sprang off the
Oregon Trail over the next three decades.
—Department of the Interior
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which of the following best summarizes this passage?
(1 point)
The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.
The Oregon Trail was made more accessible by missionaries who helped define the route.
The Oregon Trail was developed by the military to monitor interactions between Native American
groups and settlers.

Answer 7

The best summary of the passage is: The Oregon Trail grew from small beginnings to a major migration route.

The passage describes the evolution of the Oregon Trail, starting from its origins as Native American trails and its expansion due to fur traders, missionaries, and various migration waves.

Answer 8

Explain how transportation innovations of the time period affected migration patterns in the United
States.(2 points)
The innovations led to increased urbanization as people moved to cities for industrial jobs, but they
didn't significantly change the overall migration patterns in the United States.
Transportation innovations, such as the steamboat and the railroad, revolutionized how people
moved and expanded where they could go. This enabled more efficient travel to new areas, leading
to significant changes in migration patterns.
Transportation innovations primarily affected trade and commerce, with little impact on migration
patterns, as most people remained settled in their original locations

Answer 9

The correct answer is: Transportation innovations, such as the steamboat and the railroad, revolutionized how people moved and expanded where they could go. This enabled more efficient travel to new areas, leading to significant changes in migration patterns.

Transportation innovations during the time period, like the steamboat and railroads, greatly improved the speed and efficiency of travel. These advancements allowed people to move more easily and access previously remote areas, thereby encouraging westward expansion and facilitating migration to new territories. This led to changes in settlement patterns, as people sought opportunities in the expanding frontier regions.