The Canals Built by the Federal Government in the West

question 39

Multiple Choice

The canals built by the federal government in the west

• A)produced no ecological problems, they actually corrected many.
• B)were inexpensive to build.
• C)provided trillions of gallons of water.
• D)gave local governments greater economic and political control in the area.
• E)benefitted small farmers most.

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