Catskill Context

Which option best matches New York State’s Catskill Context?

• The Hudson River and Mohawk Valley formed a natural route that later influenced canals, railroads, highways, and settlement.
• Valleys and lake plains support important agricultural areas in New York.
• New York’s access to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario connected the state with inland North American trade routes.
• The Catskills are part of the broader Appalachian region.