How did the economic success of the Erie Canal impact westward expansion?
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There was an increased demand for laborers to help build similar canals to the West.
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.
There were more economic opportunities in
• the West due to the success of the canal
system.
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The correct answer is: There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.
The economic success of the Erie Canal created new opportunities for trade and resources, encouraging settlers to move westward in search of these opportunities.
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