Colonial Economy

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.