Multiple choice

What was an immediate effect of the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825?

  1. Prices increased for food

  2. Farmers could more easily ship grain to eastern markets.

  3. Railroads were forced to reduce their shipping rates.

  4. Territorial conflict began with Canada over the Great Lakes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River. This drastically lowered shipping costs and allowed farmers in the Midwest to transport goods to eastern markets efficiently.

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