How did the Erie Canal affect life in the United States? *multiple choice* :)

It opened direct trade between the Great Lakes and New York City.

The Great Lakes region grew. It increased trade on the Mississippi.

Northerners were able to move west more efficiently and in greater numbers.
More people were available to man factories.
Many other canals were built to copy its success.
DeWitt Clinton ran for president on the success of the canal.