Use the following words in sentences • siege •ratify •ambush

Although, it was not common knowledge we were under siege. The enemy ambushed us and seized all our property. After we had been defeated, the peace declaration we agreed to was ratified.

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.