The growth of the 'Old Northwest' (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois) during this period was primarily driven by:
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Correct answer: Transportation links that allowed farmers to sell grain to Eastern and European markets
The combination of the Erie Canal and the development of the steamboat allowed the Old Northwest to move away from subsistence farming. Farmers in this region became part of a global market, focusing on cash crops like wheat and corn.
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