Why did agricultural production increase in the early 1800s? (Select all that apply) A) The Erie Canal increased the speed with which items could be moved from the Midwest, so more product was created B) More raw products was imported from Europe to be manufactured in northeastern factories C) People moved to the West and took their invention ideas with them for use in the new territories D) The invention of the steamship allowed for faster movement of product to market

These three statements apply:

A) The Erie Canal increased the speed with which items could be moved from the Midwest, so more product was created

C) People moved to the West and took their invention ideas with them for use in the new territories

D) The invention of the steamship allowed for faster movement of product to market

Explanation:

The Erie Canal gave an incentive to produce more agricultural products, because now the could be shipped and delivered faster.

In the early 1800s, many people were moving West, both from other parts of America, and from Europe, and these people brought all sorts of techniques and knowledge with the,

Finally, the steamship allowed faster transportation of agricultural goods because now riverways and canals could be used in a faster and more effective manner.