AR Asgmt 11.1

Why had there been little inland settlement in America in the early years?

What canal became most famous at this time and what two points did it join?

• Panama Canal; Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
• Erie Canal; Lake Erie and Albany, NY

• Suez Canal; Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea
• Panama Canal; Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean

Which sections of the country built the most railroads? Why?

Explain how improved communication affected railroads?

Explain how government-subsidized internal improvements, such as the building of canals and railroads, led to today's pork-barrel spending. Describe the dangers that this spending causes for the nation.