Asked by ben hen

The ability to more quickly and efficiently transport goods from the North East to the Great Lakes was most influenced by
A.
the completion of the Port of Chicago.
B.
the construction of the National Road.
C.
the construction of the Erie Canal.
D.
the completion of the Santa Fe Trail.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. the construction of the Erie Canal.

Completed in 1825, the Erie Canal linked the Hudson River (and New York City) to Lake Erie, greatly lowering freight costs and transit time between the Northeast and the Great Lakes region.