Question

Why was the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 important to the development of the United States?

A. It improved transportation systems in the South.
B. It increased the trade between the North and the South.
C. It provided access to the Mississippi River to farmers in the Midwest.
D. It connected the manufacturing centers in the North and Midwest.

Answer 1

By 1853, the Erie Canal carried 62% of all U.S. trade. Complete answer: The opening of the Erie Canal in 1825 was important because it opened up a continuous route between the eastern seaboard and the Great Lakes. ... This canal also provided the base for New York City's rise.

Explanation: Answer would be B.