The answer to this question is A
People encountered colorful characters, lively adventures, and hometown hospitality=The canal became a popular travel experience.
Social reforms like abolitionism thrived in the canal corridor=The canal became a venue for new ideas.
Freight rates fell to just 10% of their previous cost=Merchants using the canal had dramatic profit gains.
There are many leisure activities possible in and around the canal including. . .=The canal system has a new life as venue for recreation.
The uncomfortable 2-week wagon or stagecoach trip became possible in merely 5 days=The canal revolutionized transportation.
I think its letter d if I really don't know this stuff but I'm trying to help someone I just in elementary school
c remained the same though out the course of a story
Can you be more specific on what the story is or is this just a question?