Question

Which of the following is a result of the innovation shown in the image?

a. Transporting food and goods was easier.

b. Immigrants traveled to the United States.

c. Mining grew to be an important activity.

d. The British economy became stronger.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Transporting food and merchandise was easier.

Step-by-step explanation

The image shows the Erie Canal, a waterway in the northern United States that connects the Great Lakes to the Hudson River, and from there it connects to the Atlantic Ocean. It was opened in 1825, It contributed greatly to the transportation of food and merchandise in both directions. Later, it also served to increase the settlement of the Midwest of the United States, allowing the transport of people and supplies. It was quite popular for several years as it replaced animal-drawn carts and lowered the cost of transportation west. Therefore, the correct answer is A. Transport food and merchandise more easily.