Erie Canal Quiz

When was the construction of the Erie Canal completed?

• 1900

• 1850

• 1800

• 1825

What was the impact of the Erie Canal on trade in the United States?

• The Erie Canal only had a minor impact on trade in the United States.

• The Erie Canal had a significant impact on trade in the United States.

• The Erie Canal had no impact on trade in the United States.

• The Erie Canal negatively impacted trade in the United States.

Name one economic benefit of the Erie Canal.

• The Erie Canal had no impact on transportation costs or the movement of goods.

• The Erie Canal led to a decrease in the efficiency of transportation and increased the time it took to move goods.

• One economic benefit of the Erie Canal was the reduction in transportation costs, which allowed for cheaper and more efficient movement of goods.

• The Erie Canal caused an increase in transportation costs, making goods more expensive.

What were some innovations in canal engineering used in the construction of the Erie Canal?

• Pipelines, canals, levees, and dams

• Dams, bridges, tunnels, and reservoirs

• Locks, aqueducts, embankments, and cuttings

• Aqueducts, tunnels, bridges, and reservoirs

In which state was the Erie Canal primarily located?

• Ohio

• Pennsylvania

• Michigan

• New York

What was the original purpose of the Erie Canal?

• To serve as a recreational waterway for boating and fishing.

• To provide a source of drinking water for nearby cities.

• To create a navigable water route from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.

• To connect the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

How did the Erie Canal contribute to the growth of New York City?

• The Erie Canal was only used for recreational purposes and did not contribute to the growth of New York City.

• The Erie Canal was never completed, so it had no impact on the growth of New York City.

• The Erie Canal caused flooding in New York City, which led to a decline in population.

• The Erie Canal provided a direct water route from the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, which allowed goods to be transported more easily and cheaply, making New York City a major center for trade and commerce.

What was the length of the Erie Canal?

• 200 miles

• 500 miles

• 363 miles

• 1000 miles

What year did the construction of the Erie Canal begin?

• 1800

• 1850

• 1817

• 1825