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In the early 1800s, how did canals make it easier for settlers and immigrants to travel westward to the Ohio and Mississippi River Valleys?
A.
They connected rivers and lakes to create one continuous water passageway.
B.
They linked all roads to the National Road, which made it hard to get lost.
C.
They did not flood or freeze, which made travel easy all throughout the year.
D.
They provided a direct route through the Appalachian mountain range.
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A. They connected rivers and lakes to create one continuous water passageway.
Explanation: Canals like the Erie Canal linked existing rivers and lakes with man-made channels and locks, creating long, navigable water routes that made transportation of people and goods to the Ohio and Mississippi valleys faster, cheaper, and more reliable than overland travel.
Explanation: Canals like the Erie Canal linked existing rivers and lakes with man-made channels and locks, creating long, navigable water routes that made transportation of people and goods to the Ohio and Mississippi valleys faster, cheaper, and more reliable than overland travel.
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