how do you think people moved heavy loads over long distances in the early 1800s prior to the erie canal?

I think they moved heavy load with ox's mules and horses

Explanation:

answer; people where able to travel across the u.s.a faster than any other mode of transportation,travel time was about a week,from coast to coast

either b) they were often feared and despised by other native cultures. or

c) their obsession allowed them to coexist with many other native cultures because of their peaceful nature.