The significance was that these allowed goods to be transported much faster than by horse. Canals allowed for things to be imported and exported much more easily.
I think the Jews since they had a lot of similar beliefs.
The correct answer is C)He was ordered to deliver a message to French settlers, but the French refused to yield.
One of the most important causes of the French and Indian War was the fight over territory in the Ohio River Valley. More specifically, there was a disagreement between the French and British on whether or not the area near Fort Duquesne belonged to the French or British. The British, believing it belonged to them, sent Washington to let the French know about their claim to this land. When Washington approached the French they refused to leave, further escalating the situation at hand.
