Which ideas became part of the english identity over time?

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Which answer best describes an advantage of shipping goods by canal? most towns would rather have canals than noisy railroads. goods could travel very fast downstream in the canal system. travelling by boat is a much more relaxing way to transport goods. heavy loads of goods could travel by boat more easily than if pulled by horses.

Abigail adams rescued important items from the white house, including a portrait of abraham lincoln, during the war of 1812. a. false b. true