Which statement correctly describes Colonial Economy in New York State?

  • The Erie Canal succeeded partly because the Hudson-Mohawk corridor offered a favorable route across New York.
  • Central and western New York became important reform regions partly because transportation networks moved people and ideas efficiently.
  • New Netherland’s fur trade depended on Hudson River access and interaction with Indigenous peoples.
  • The Erie Canal strengthened New York City’s connection to inland markets by linking the Hudson corridor to Lake Erie.