Building the Erie Canal: Explained

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the Erie Canal project initiated by New York Governor DeWitt Clinton?
To establish a new settlement in the Northeast
To create a new route for railroads
To improve transportation and trade by connecting the Hudson River to the Great Lakes
To connect the Hudson River to the Mississippi River
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was sent to England to study canal engineering for the Erie Canal project?
Benjamin Wright
John Stevens
DeWitt Clinton
Canvas White
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant challenge faced during the construction of the Erie Canal?
Lack of funding
A natural rock barrier at Lake Erie
Shortage of laborers
Frequent floods
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Erie Canal impact New York City after its completion?
It led to a decline in population
It isolated the city from other regions
It boosted trade and economic growth
It caused a financial crisis
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What negative consequence did the Erie Canal have on the surrounding areas?
It led to the spread of diseases like cholera and smallpox
It caused frequent droughts
It increased the risk of earthquakes
It resulted in deforestation
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