CHOOSE THE CORRECT ORDER OF EVENTS

AMERICAN REVOLUTION, War of 1812, work begins on canal

The Erie Canal was important because....

IT MADE NEW YORK CITY A POWERFUL CENTER OF TRADE.

What does the "Wedding of the Waters" represent?

The Erie Canal connected Lake Erie to the Atlantic Ocean.

Which was an EFFECT of the Erie Canal?

SOME GOODS DROPPED IN PRICE BY 95%.

What was the purpose of the Erie Canal?

TO CARRY GOODS FROM NYC to Buffalo.

Which was NOT an EFFECT of the building of the Erie Canal?

Many Irish immigrants were used to dig the canal

Which is the correct way a lock works?

A boat sails into a lock, gates close and water fills it to balance water.

The building of the Erie Canal helped to

link the Atlantic coast to the Midwest for trade

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QUIZ ON The Erie Canal

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CHOOSE THE CORRECT ORDER OF EVENTS
WORK BEGINS ON THE CANAL, WAR OF 1812, REVOLUTIONARY WAR
REVOLUTIONARY War, CANAL PAYS FOR ITSELF, WAR OF 1812
REVOLUTONARY WAR, WW II, Canal opens
AMERICAN REVOLUTION, War of 1812, work begins on canal
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The Erie Canal was important because....
IT MADE NEW YORK CITY A POWERFUL CENTER OF TRADE.
NO ONE CALLED Governor Clinton a ditch MONSTER anymore.
NO ONE HAD EVER TRIED IT BEFORE IN THAT LOCATION
IT MADE CHICAGO A LARGER CITY
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What does the "Wedding of the Waters" represent?
THE CANALS DRIVER'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THEIR PET MULES
The Erie Canal connected Lake Erie to the Atlantic Ocean.
Robert Fulton's steamboat and the Erie Canal were partners.
Someone got married on the Erie Canal
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Choose the word that fits: The act of trying new ways to manufacture, sell or ship goods.
engagement
ECONOMY
ENERGY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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Which was an EFFECT of the Erie Canal?
SOME GOODS DROPPED IN PRICE BY 95%.
Canalside in Buffalo was abandoned for many years.
RAILROADS BECAME LESS IMPORTANT
PEOPLE BEGAN SETTLING IN THE ADIRONDACK MTS.
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What was the purpose of the Erie Canal?
TO IMPROVE FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
TO CARRY GOODS FROM NYC to Buffalo.
TO DRAIN WATER FROM LAKE ERIE TO THE ATLANTIC
TO CARRY PASSENGERS FROM Albany to Buffalo.
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Which was NOT an EFFECT of the building of the Erie Canal?
Many Irish immigrants were used to dig the canal
Large cities were built along the canal
More factories could ship goods faster and cheaper
New York became a wealthy city because of trade
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Which is the correct way a lock works?
A boat sails into a lock, gates close and water fills it to balance water.
A boat is lifted and locked into place by a crane.
A CONVEYOR BELT
A SET OF WATER STAIRS IS USED.
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The building of the Erie Canal helped to
provide passage for slaves seeking freedom
bring fresh water to NYC
provide jobs for Chinese immigrants
link the Atlantic coast to the Midwest for trade
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WHO WAS PRESIDENT WHEN THE NATIONAL ROAD AND ERIE CANAL WAS COMPLETED?
JAMES MONROE
JAMES MADISON
JOHN Q. ADAMS
JOHN MASON

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