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How long is the Erie Canal?

• 150 miles

• 350 miles

• 450 miles

• 250 miles

Which two bodies of water does the Erie Canal connect?

• The Ohio River and the Atlantic Ocean

• The Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean

• The Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean

• The Hudson River and the Gulf of Mexico

In which century was the Erie Canal built?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 17th century

• 20th century

What was the main purpose of building the Erie Canal?

• To connect the interior of the continent to the Atlantic Ocean

• To supply water to New York City

• To provide a recreational area for boating

• To create a new trade route to Europe

Who was the New York Merchant that suggested the idea of the Erie Canal?

• Dewitt Clinton

• Jesse Hawley

• Robert Fulton

• John Smith

What was the nickname given to the Erie Canal project due to its slow progress?

• The Great Dig

• Hawley's Folly

• The Impossible Canal

• Clinton's Ditch

How many locks were constructed to manage the elevation difference on the Erie Canal?

• 25 locks

• 100 locks

• 50 locks

• 83 locks

What was the name of the boat Governor Clinton boarded for the victory flotilla?

• The Seneca Chief

• The Erie Leader

• The Hudson Hero

• The Canal King

How long did it take to travel from Buffalo to Albany before the canal was built?

• Three days

• One month

• Five days

• Two weeks

What percentage of U.S. trade traveled along the canal by 1853?

• 50 percent

• 30 percent

• 62 percent

• 75 percent