Question

The Governor of New York proposed the construction of the Erie Canal in 1817. What might he have hoped would be the PRIMARY impact of this project?

A) The canal linked states and territories.
B) The canal decreased the cost of shipping.
C) The canal opened trade with areas to the west.
D) The canal increased the importance of New York.

Answer 1

c

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Answer 2

C) It allowed for more trade by connecting New York to the rest of the western areas

Step-by-step explanation:

It helped open travel and trade from the western area to New York