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How did the Erie Canal and the transcontinental railroad lead to economic growth in the US?
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It allowed for more people to move westward, which in turn brought more raw materials to the east and finished products back to west. It increased trade and fostered economic growth.
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∙ 8y agoThe Erie Canal was a fast and economic mode of transportation. It fostered trade, and many businesses sprung up around it.
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∙ 8y agohelped boats and ships move more quickley
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