Urban Growth

Which statement best explains Urban Growth in New York State?

• Canal traffic contributed to the growth of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and communities along the route.
• The Erie Canal strengthened New York City’s connection to inland markets by linking the Hudson corridor to Lake Erie.
• The 1664 English takeover changed New Netherland’s political control, but Dutch cultural influence continued.
• Different Haudenosaunee nations and communities made different alliance choices during the American Revolution.