Base your answer to question 10 on the quotation below and on your knowledge of social studies. ". . as a bond of union between the atlantic and the western states, it may prevent the dismemberment of the american empire. as an organ of communication between the hudson, the mississippi, the st. lawrence, the great lakes of the north and west, and their tributary rivers, it will create the greatest inland trade ever witnessed. . " — new york governor dewitt clinton, april 26, 1824 which development in transportation is governor clinton describing?