9 of 119 of 11 Items Question Which of the following was a result of the Erie Canal being built?(1 point) Responses Shipping costs dropped and New York City became a center of commerce Shipping costs dropped and New York City became a center of commerce Farmers were able to irrigate crops easier Farmers were able to irrigate crops easier Citizens now had a place to swim in the summer. Citizens now had a place to swim in the summer. Skip to navigation
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The correct response is: Shipping costs dropped and New York City became a center of commerce.
The construction of the Erie Canal significantly reduced transportation costs and times, facilitating trade and commerce and establishing New York City as a major economic hub.
