Asked by Kathi Vaiasuso on May 02, 2024
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By the 1850s, which of the following was a consequence of internal improvements in the North?
A) The canals and railroads built in the North only benefited factory owners and financiers.
B) The canals and railroads built in the North had a unifying effect by linking the Northeast with the Old Northwest.
C) The canals and railroads built in the North benefited the entire nation and helped to integrate both the South and the Old Northwest into the North's market economy.
D) The canals and railroads built in the North severely strained the economy of many Northern states, causing some of those states to declare their state treasuries bankrupt.
Internal Improvements
Public works, such as roads, bridges, canals, and harbors, funded by the government to facilitate commerce and communication.
Old Northwest
Refers to the region of the United States northwest of the Ohio River, which was acquired through the Treaty of Paris in 1783 and organized under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
- Understand the role of internal improvements in promoting economic growth and regional interconnectivity.
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Kamberlynn PriceMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The canals and railroads built in the North, particularly the Erie Canal and various rail networks, significantly enhanced connectivity between the Northeast and the Old Northwest (the region around the Great Lakes). This infrastructure facilitated the movement of goods, people, and information, thereby fostering economic integration and growth across these regions.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the role of internal improvements in promoting economic growth and regional interconnectivity.