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The colonies had already become the United States when the Erie Canal was built.

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What colony built the erie canal?

The Erie Canal was built in New York State in 1825. The colonies became states in 1776.


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The Erie Canal was completed in 1825, although its construction began in 1817. It was designed to connect the Hudson River to Lake Erie, facilitating trade and transportation in New York State. The canal significantly boosted the economy and population growth in the region.


What lake did the Erie Canal join with?

No the Erie Canal did not join the Ohio River. But New York was not the only state that built canals. The state of Ohio also built canals. The Miami and Erie Canal went to the Ohio River. The Erie and Ohio Canal also reached the Ohio River. Neither of these canals were as successful as the Erie Canal.


What provided cheaper and faster transportation to the great lakes area?

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What canal connects Albany and buffalo?

The Ohio and Erie Canal linked Cleveland with Lake Erie.


Which waterway joined Lake Erie with Hudson River?

the Erie Canal


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The original length of the Erie Canal was 363 feet.


What state is the Erie Canal located in?

The Erie Canal is in the state of New York.


What Erie Canal connected Albany on the Hudson?

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