........ OKIE this took me a long time to answer and understand but what they are saying in English is the 3 principles that they gave you. Pick two of them and write an essay. hope this helps sorry if it made it more confusing. They just added a few extra steps
The Impact of the Erie Canal - Rochester
The Erie Canal was built from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It improved the economy in some cities in New York such as Buffalo Lockport, and Rochester. It lead New York to industrialization. It decreased the cost of transporting goods.
it was Baron von Steuben.
I believe the correct answer is the third one.