During the first half of the nineteenth century, internal improvements in the North
A) sometimes caused the degradation of the natural world.
B) were celebrated by all Americans as examples of their ingenuity and creativity as a people.
C) aided the northern fresh-water fishing industry by increasing the number of lakes and streams in which fish could thrive.
D) led to a significant increase in the number of mills by making water power more available and cheaper.

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Internal improvements, such as the construction of canals and railroads, often led to environmental degradation, including deforestation and pollution, as natural landscapes were altered to accommodate these projects.

During the First Half of the Nineteenth Century, Internal Improvements