What was the primary purpose of building the Erie Canal?

Erie Canal Historical Significance

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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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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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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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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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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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What was the main transportation route before the Erie Canal was built?
The Colorado River
The Missouri River
The Mississippi River
The Ohio River
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How did the Erie Canal impact New York City?
It made New York City the capital of the United States
It led to frequent flooding in the city
It caused a decline in population
It made New York City one of the busiest ports in the world
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Which cities' development was significantly influenced by the Erie Canal?
Philadelphia and Boston
San Francisco and Los Angeles
Chicago and Detroit
Buffalo and Rochester
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