Which of the following became a major center of commerce and trade after the erie canal was built in the early 1800s?
new orleans
washington, dc
new york city
st. louis

The correct answer is C. New York.

Explanation:

The opening of the Erie Canal connected the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River in New York, transforming this city into a commercial capital, quadrupling its population between 1820 and 1850. The Erie Canal provided direct access to the Great Lakes and the regions in the Midwest boosting the commerce and economy of New York and transforming the city into the port of entry for European immigration. Prior to its construction, the biggest commercial ports were Boston, New Orleans and Philadelphia.

c

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