Erie Canal Historical Significance
Interactive Video
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Ethan Morris
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History, Geography, Social Studies
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5th - 8th Grade
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4 plays
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Medium
02:01
8 questions
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Multiple Choice
What was the primary purpose of building the Erie Canal?
To provide a water source for New York City
To create a new route to Canada
To connect the Mississippi River to the Midwest
To connect the Hudson River to Lake Erie
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Multiple Choice
What was a major challenge faced during the construction of the Erie Canal?
Constructing bridges over the canal
Finding enough water to fill the canal
Building locks to navigate hilly areas
Dealing with frequent floods
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Multiple Choice
Which groups were primarily recruited to work on the Erie Canal?
Native Americans and Chinese immigrants
African Americans and European immigrants
Local farmers and merchants
Women and children
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Multiple Choice
Why was the Erie Canal considered a significant achievement?
It was the first canal to use steam-powered boats
It was built entirely by volunteers
It was the longest canal in the world
It was the first man-made waterway of its scale
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Multiple Choice
How did the Erie Canal contribute to the growth of the United States?
By creating new farmland
By allowing easy movement of goods and people from the Midwest to the East Coast
By reducing the need for railroads
By providing a new source of drinking water
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