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Front

At the time of the first census, most people lived east of the Appalachian Mountains.

Back

TRUE

Front

Who explored the Warrior's Path through the Appalachian Mountains?

Back

Daniel Boone

Front

What was one disadvantage of river travel?

Back

Traveling upstream was slow.

Front

How were turnpikes funded?

Back

by tolls paid by travelers

Front

The National Road was originally built to connect Virginia and Maryland.

Back

FALSE

Front

The Erie Canal was mainly built by ____.

Back

Irish immigrants

Front

What was De Witt Clinton's contribution to water travel? Options: He invented the steamboat., He built the first factory along a river., He developed a plan for the Erie Canal., He built a large port in New York City.

Back

He developed a plan for the Erie Canal.

Front

What was one result of steamboat travel?

Back

The cost of shipping goods was reduced.

Front

The Erie Canal eventually allowed steamboats after the ____.

Back

canal banks were strengthened

Front

Life in the West was much easier than life in eastern towns. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

FALSE