The Canal Era of American History Began in 1817 with the Construction

question 50

Multiple Choice

The canal era of American history began in 1817 with the construction of the

• A) Ontario Canal connecting New York and Canada (British North America).
• B) James River and Kanasha Canal from Virginia to Ohio.
• C) Wabash Canal in Indiana.
• D) Suez Canal in Illinois.
• E) Erie Canal in New York.

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