Question

Canals and railroads helped the nation grow because they

Answer 1

Steamboats, canals, and railroads helped unite the western areas of the country with the East, boost trade, open up the West for settlement, and spark growth of cities such as Buffalo, Cleveland, and Chicago.

Answer 2

Transport.

Canals and railroads helped the US by transporting goods and passengers between cities and points of interest. Canals allowed for easier trade between different parts of the country and helped to increase the number of goods and passengers that could be transported.