The Erie Canal
A)bankrupted the state of New York.
B)replaced the New York Central railroad as the major means of transportation in the Northeast.
C)opened the interior of New York and transformed the frontier into a prosperous commercial area.
D)had little impact on the economy of the Northeast.
E)made fortunes for its developers without the state deriving any real benefit.

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The Erie Canal opened the interior of New York and transformed the frontier into a prosperous commercial area, leading to an economic boom in the region. It also helped to establish New York City as a major center of commerce and trade.