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Question

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

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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.

Answer 2

you sure

Answer 3

Yes, I am confident in that response. The economic success of the Erie Canal increased trade and transportation efficiency, which in turn stimulated economic opportunities in the West. This contributed to westward expansion as people moved to take advantage of those opportunities. The other options do not accurately reflect the impact of the Erie Canal on westward expansion.