Question

What effect did the network of rivers and newly constructed canals have on the settlement of the West? Select ALL that apply.

Multiple select question.

A)
They prevented settlements from developing in regions away from waterways.

B)
They made resettlement in the West too expensive for most Americans.

C)
They allowed people to settle on lands farther from large rivers.

D)
They helped people settle along the Ohio and the Mississippi Rivers.

Answer 1

Answer:

For me, Letter A & C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Cumberland Road made transportation to the West easier for new settlers. The Erie canal facilitated trade with the West by connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Railroads shortened transportation times throughout the country, make it easier and less expensive to move people and goods.