Question

According to the lesson, how did the settlers in the West send their produce back to the East before the canals were built?

Answer 1

over turnpikes and rivers

Answer 2

The settlers in the West used boats through the rivers and wagons to transport their products East. It was a slow form of transportation and also very expensive. The construction of canals, as well as railroads helped connect the settlers connect with the rest of the nation and facilitate the transportation between farms and cities.