Author Question: Canals and railroads: A) spurred the development of towns and cities along their route. B) ... (Read 46 times)

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Question 1

The growth of inland river towns such as Cincinnati was most affected by the development of:

A) roads.
B) canals.
C) railroads.
D) steamboats.

Question 2

After the opening of the Erie Canal, the production of homespun cloth in cities along its route:

A) declined rapidly.
B) expanded slightly.
C) remained constant.
D) grew rapidly.

Question 3

Canals and railroads:

A) spurred the development of towns and cities along their route.
B) favored greater settlement of the East Coast.
C) had little immediate impact on social patterns.
D) were financed mostly by private investors.