What is the main purpose of the Erie Canal?
Fishing
Transportation
Swimming
Irrigation
Answer
Transportation was the primary purpose of the Erie Canal. Completed in 1825, it connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, creating a vital waterway for transporting goods and people. The canal enabled farmers in the Midwest to ship their products to eastern markets, while manufacturers in the East could access raw materials from the West.
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