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The purpose of the Panama Canal was to create a shortcut to through Central America instead of going around the tip of South America. The Erie Canal, built in the 1800's, that ran from the Great Lakes to New York, was built for faster and cheaper trade.
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Why were the design and building of canals so important in early Chinese history?
Canals were important to ancient china because between the Huang He and the Chang Jiang rivers, there was no natural means of transportation and so canals were key for trading and farming.
What was the purpose of the early English voyages to North America?
To transport people and cargo. Which is still the purpose today.
What was the major effect of the canal craze of the early 19th century?
Because the Erie Canal was successful, other areas started building canals. Canada built the Welland Canal. Ohio built the Erie and Ohio Canal. Some of these canals were also successful but soon the railroad replaced canals.
What was major effect of the canal craze of the early 19th century?
Because the Erie Canal was successful, other areas started building canals. Canada built the Welland Canal. Ohio built the Erie and Ohio Canal. Some of these canals were also successful but soon the railroad replaced canals.
What early river valley civilization structure has similar function of a modern sprinkler system?
canals
What forms of communication and transportation linked east to west in early 1800s?
Canals
What forms of communication and transportation linked East to West in the early 1800s?
Canals
Why did acoustic guitars change dramatically in early 20th century America?
The acoustic guitar became more popular in early 20th century America, and and guitar-makers began building louder guitars. All of the above -Apex
What senator was helpful in getting roads and canals built in the early 1800's?
Calhoun
Did most of the early railroads and canals run north or south or east to west?
from north
What were canals used for in the early people?
They were Used to plant crops and make them grow better
How did early mesopotamian farmers manage to contol water supplies?
Through irrigation canals
