Question

Why was the Erie Canal MOST LIKELY built? A) to help people travel over the Ohio River B) to help people travel over the Rocky Mountains C) to help people travel over the Mississippi River D) to help people travel over the Allegheny Mountains

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

The Erie canal was constructed to provide a water route between  New York City and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. This canal was 363 miles long covering River Mississippi, Hudson river, lake Erie etc.

Hence, option C is correct.