Why were locks created between the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River?

Locks are used as a technique to connect large bodies of water with one another or to connect ports with other ports or cities with other cities. Therefore, the locks were created to connect the Great Lakes with the St. Lawrence River to allow ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes as far as Lake Superior.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Locks were created to connect the Great Lakes with the St. Lawrence River to facilitate navigation and trade. They help ships overcome elevation differences between these bodies of water, allowing for smooth transport from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. The construction of these locks began in the 19th century and significantly benefited trade routes in North America.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-08-15