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Question

The construction of the Erie Canal was important because it
a. linked the Hudson River in New York and the Great Lakes in the Midwest, greatly increasing the trade between the two regions
b. helped eastern cities such as Boston and Philadelphia become important port cities
c. allowed eastern crops to be transported faster and more efficiently to cities in the South and the West
d. provided the best access to the Pacific Ocean

A

Answer 1

thanks :) i'm pretty sure it's A

Answer 2

Yes, the answer is A.