4. Why did canal supporters consider the expensive construction of a canal system a worthy investment? Select all that apply. Canal supporters did not believe steam engine locomotives were as efficient as canals. Even though it was expensive, the canal system could be built in under a year. Producers could ship greater quantities of goods by canal than they could by alternatives such as the Conestoga wagon. Alternatives like the Conestoga wagon were slow and inefficient.

4. Why did canal supporters consider the expensive construction of a canal system a worthy investment? Select all that apply. Canal supporters did not believe steam engine locomotives were as efficient as canals. Even though it was expensive, the canal system could be built in under a year. Producers could ship greater quantities of goods by canal than they could by alternatives such as the Conestoga wagon. Alternatives like the Conestoga wagon were slow and inefficient.