Question

New York City became the nation's greatest commercial center because

Answer 1

New York City became the nation's greatest commercial center because the Erie Canal funneled western produce down the Hudson River. Erie Canal was built in 1825 which make the connection between Hudson River and Lake Erie, Buffalo. After building the canal transportation of good and products became faster, because of this New York city became the greatest commercial center.

Answer 2

The right answer is the following: The Erie canal directed western produce down the Hudson River.

Actually the canal gave to the port of New York City an important advantage over the others USA ports showing a cultural and political predominance in that years