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How did the construction of the Erie Canal improve transportation in the United States in the early 19th century?

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A. "These new forms of transportation boosted the economy by reducing the cost of moving goods across the country due to lower shipping costs."

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The construction of the Erie Canal improved transportation in many ways. The Erie Canal provided convenient transportation, particularly for the lumber industry, from New York to Canada.
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