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What impact did the Erie Canal have on the state of New York when it was first built?
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The Erie Canal made transportation cheaper to go to the Midwest. It made New York City the most important port in the United States.
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What state built the Erie Canal?
New York state built the Erie Canal. The state paid over 7 million dollars to construct the canal and it paid for itself in two years.
What state was the Erie canal built?
New York State
What colony built the erie canal?
The Erie Canal was built in New York State in 1825. The colonies became states in 1776.
Is it true or false that the Erie Canal was built in the middle Atlantic state of New York?
The Erie Canal is in New York state.
Which canal was built across the state of new york and opened up the great lakes region?
Erie canal
What great transportation system was built ending in New York state from the great lakes to the Hudson river?
The Erie Canal, constructed from 1818 to 1825, stretches 365 miles from the Hudson River to Lake Erie, linking the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. When first built, the Erie Canal cut transportation costs by a whopping 95%. The contribution of the canal to the worth of the New York region is incalculable. It remains in use to this day as the New York State Barge Canal.
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.
Which state developed first canal irrigation in India?
onno podappa
What state was the first beam bridge built?
The first beam bridge was built in America
Why was the Erie Canal famous?
The Erie Canal was famous because it was a big impact on the Empire State. It made New York City and New York state grow. It also helped many immigrants go from New York City to the Midwest.
What was the major water transportation route financed and built by New York state after President Madison vetoed federal funding?
A major water transportation route financed and built by New York state after the Revolutionary War was the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal made it possible for larger ships to navigate the Great Lakes.
Why was the Erie Canal project famous?
The Erie Canal was famous because it was a big impact on the Empire State. It made New York City and New York state grow. It also helped many immigrants go from New York City to the Midwest.
