Question

What was one major effect of the Erie Canal?

A
The volume of trade passing through the southern ports decreased.

B
The cost of shipping goods on eastern roads increased.

C
The cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased.

D
The number of ships passing through northern ports decreased.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. The cost of shipping goods from the Midwest decreased.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Erie Canal was a man-made construction that connected New York state and territories in the Midwest including those near the Great Lakes. This canal was created at the beginning of the 19th century and helped the economy of the United States because it facilitated the transportation of goods between different territories. This implied products from the Midwest could be transported to the states in the east and this decreased the costs for shipping goods from the zones in the midwest. Moreover, the trade between the states involved increased. According to this, the correct answer is C.