Great Lakes Access

Which statement is most accurate when studying Great Lakes Access in New York State?

• The Hudson River and Mohawk Valley formed a natural route that later influenced canals, railroads, highways, and settlement.
• The Catskills are part of the broader Appalachian region.
• New York’s access to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario connected the state with inland North American trade routes.
• New York Harbor gave the state direct access to Atlantic trade.