Which US canal historically connected the Hudson River with Lake Erie?
Correct answer: B. The Erie Canal
- A. The Illinois Canal
- B. The Erie Canal
- C. The Ohio Canal
- D. The Chesapeake Canal
Explanation
New York's Erie Canal (1825) linked the Hudson to Lake Erie, fuelling America's westward growth.
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