

Which sentence best summarizes the main challenge of building the Erie Canal? (NYS 5.R.2)
In Paragraph 4, the author uses a comparison of shipping costs to support which main point? (NYS 5.R.8)
The author claims that the completion of the Erie Canal "demonstrated the power of human perseverance." What reasons and evidence does the author provide in Paragraph 3 to support this claim? Use two specific examples from the text in your response. (NYS 5.R.8)
This question is worth 2 credits.
In Paragraph 1, the author uses the word "impractical" to describe the canal. Based on the surrounding text, what does "impractical" mean? (NYS 5.R.4)