Until the 1840s, the Leading Transport Route in the US

question 44

Multiple Choice

Until the 1840s, the leading transport route in the US (in terms of volume of freight from the West) was

• A) the Northern Gateway.
• B) the Northeastern Gateway.
• C) the Southern Gateway.
• D) the Erie Canal.

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