Question

Canals contributed to economic growth during the Industrial Revolution by:

A. reducing the amount of pollution factories added to city water supplies.
B. allowing companies to stop investing in expensive railroad lines.
C. shortening sea voyages between industrial centers and foreign markets.
D. encouraging workers to relocate from crowded cities to rural factory towns.

Answer 1

I am pretty sure it is C. shortening sea voyages between industrial centers and foreign markets. i also suggest going to Jiskha.com and it will answer most questions without points. just type in the question and get the answer :)

Answer 2

(C) shortening sea voyages between industrial centers and foreign markets.

Step-by-step explanation:

The canals served as a shortcut, preventing ships from having to make longer contours across the ocean to the final destination of the goods. Consequently, the channels allowed industries to channel production between industrial centers and foreign markets in a shorter time and at a lower cost, increasing the competitiveness of industries and stimulating international trade.