Question

Clinton's "folly" (foolish project)

Answer 1

Answer:

C. became known as the Erie Canal

Explanation:

• The Erie canal is known as Clinton's "folly" as the project for the construction of the canal was initially thought by many as a foolish project. It was proposed by Mayor Dewitt Clinton of New York.
• Clinton's idea behind the construction of the canal was to connect New York and the East to the Great Lakes for the economic prosperity of the state.
• His opponents as well as many people criticized and ridiculed the construction of the canal by calling it as "Clinton's "folly" and "ditch".They believed that such enormous project would cost very high while procuring less return.