The Erie Canal Quiz

Who composed the song 'Low Bridge, Everybody Down'?

• Thomas S Allen

• DT Clinton

• John McKe

• Dave Ruck

When was the Erie Canal completed?

• 1817

• 1825

• 1833

• 1841

How long did it take to complete the Erie Canal?

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 12 years

• 10 years

What was the width of the Erie Canal?

• 20 ft

• 30 ft

• 50 ft

• 40 ft

How deep was the Erie Canal?

• 2 ft

• 3 ft

• 4 ft

• 5 ft

How many locks were built along the Erie Canal?

• 73

• 93

• 63

• 83

Who championed the construction of the Erie Canal?

• John McKe

• DT Clinton

• Thomas S Allen

• Dave Ruck

What was the cost of building the Erie Canal?

• $7 million

• $8 million

• $6 million

• $5 million

What was the impact of the Erie Canal on the western expansion of the nation?

• It had a negative impact on the western expansion

• It hindered the western expansion

• It had no impact on the western expansion

• It accelerated the western expansion

What was the next transportation advancement that competed with the Erie Canal?

• Cars

• Railroads

• Airplanes

• Bicycles