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Which transportation project linked the Great Lakes to New York City?
Which transportation project linked the Great Lakes to New York City?
- The Erie Canal (correct)
- Railroads
- Steamboats
- The Baltimore and Ohio line
What transportation system was hampered by technological limitations, constant repairs, conflicts with Native Americans, and political disagreements?
What transportation system was hampered by technological limitations, constant repairs, conflicts with Native Americans, and political disagreements?
- Canals
- Water trade
- Railroads (correct)
- Steamboats
What transportation system encouraged the spreading of towns farther away from traditional waterway locations?
What transportation system encouraged the spreading of towns farther away from traditional waterway locations?
- Steamboats
- Canals
- Railroads (correct)
- Roads
According to the text, what was the primary debate about regarding the role of government in westward expansion?
According to the text, what was the primary debate about regarding the role of government in westward expansion?
What was the impact of the Panic of 1819 on western farmers and communities?
What was the impact of the Panic of 1819 on western farmers and communities?
What were the primary conduits for migration and settlement in the 1820s and 1830s?
What were the primary conduits for migration and settlement in the 1820s and 1830s?