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Which of the Following Statements About Canals in Early Nineteenth-Century

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Which of the following statements about canals in early nineteenth-century America is NOT true?


A) They linked the Atlantic coastal cities to the lakes and rivers of the interior.
B) Most of them proved to be unprofitable.
C) They could not compete successfully with railroads.
D) Their construction was paid for through a combination of state funding and private investment.
E) Spectacular canal boat accidents claimed many lives.

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