Why was the building of the Bonneville Dam significant to Oregon’s growth?

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It helped improve the logging industry because it controlled the flow of the river.
It helped improve the logging industry because it controlled the flow of the river.

It provided thousands of jobs to Oregonians during its construction.
It provided thousands of jobs to Oregonians during its construction.

It helped improve the salmon population.
It helped improve the salmon population.

It helped the fur trading businesses once again thrive.

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The most significant point regarding the Bonneville Dam's impact on Oregon's growth is:

It provided thousands of jobs to Oregonians during its construction.

The construction of the dam created numerous job opportunities for local residents, contributing to economic growth in the region.