Answer:
<em><u>The Erie Canal helped to launch the consumer economy.</u></em>
Explanation:
Farmers could grow wheat in western New York, sell it and have cash to buy furniture and clothing shipped up the canal that they otherwise would have made at home,” Kelly says. “That was the first inklings of the consumer economy.”
Im pretty sure it is B but im not sure. Hope it helped
The emperor, nobles of his court, and leading military officials.
