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•a substantial number of the canals constructed before the war were not profitable.
•Railroads gained popularity because they could run all winter and were not as subject to disruption of service due to drought and floods.
•One of the great ironies of history is that the slow-paced mule-driven canal boats transported the rails from foundries for building the railroads, which closed the chapter on the Canal Era by the 1870s.
What else can I help you with?
What was the most important impact of the canal-building era in America?
It opened the Midwest to world markets.
What is the canal era?
The canal era occurred during the 1820-1850
What canal in Latin America did America control?
Panama canal
What manmade canal separates South America from central America?
panama canal
What is the distal end of the almentary canal?
The anus is the end of the alimentary canal.
When did the neolithic period end in America?
Officially, the Neolithic Era ended in 5,000 BCE.
When did Canal A end?
Canal A ended in 2004.
The canal era of American history began with the construction of the?
Erie Canal in New York
What central america country has a canal that allows ships to travel between the atlantic and pacific oceans?
The Panama Canal allows ships to pass through south America to Central America or vice versa.
What region is the Panama Canal located in?
The Panama Canal is in the country of Panama in the region of Central America.
In what continent is Panama Canal in?
The Panama Canal is located in Panama. Panama is located in Central America which is located in South America.
Politicians who supported America building a canal across the narrow section of Central America argued that?
the canal was needed for America's self-defense
