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Question

How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?

(1 point)
Responses

There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
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.
There was less competition in the West because it was sparsely populated compared to the East.

The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.
The canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the East, forcing people to the West.

There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.

This option highlights how the economic success of the Erie Canal opened up new opportunities in the West, facilitating westward expansion.