Canals vs. Railroads Video Questions: Answer Key
1. After the Erie Canal was built in New York, canals became popular form of
transportation for which of the following reasons. Circle all that apply.
a. They made it easy to transport goods
b. They reduced costs
c. They made traveling long distances easier
2. True or False
Goods and people can get places much faster on canals
than railroads.
3. Trains needed coal to run.
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