How did the economic success of the erie canal impact westward expansion? a) there was an increased demand for laborers to build similar canals to the west. b) there was less competition in the wast because it was sparsely populated compared to the east. c) the canal system eliminated many of the jobs in the east, forcing people to the west. d) there were more economic opportunities in the west due to the success of the canal.

⭕ D. There were more economic opportunities in the West due to the success of the canal system.

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.