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Canals are human constructed 'short cuts' or direct routes between natural rivers and/or lakes. The main purpose was to transport goods and produce.
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Is the Erie canal man made or natural?
The Erie canal is 100% man made.
The Erie Canal made what city a leading seaport?
The Erie Canal made New York City the leading seaport of America.
Are there photos of Tom Cruise's home on Lake Erie?
yes their the lake of erie was made in 1990 -1992
Where is the Erie cannal?
The Erie Canal is a man-made canal stretching from Albany, New York to Buffalo, New York.
How did the Erie canal affect trade in the mid Atlantic states region?
The Erie Canal made shipping 80% cheaper.
Who built the canal?
Dewitt Clinton made the Erie canal possible by helping fund it. Irish immigrants built the Erie canal.
What uses were made of the older sections of the canal Erie Canal after being enlarged and rerouted?
After 1918 the Erie canal was later abandoned.
What crafts did the Erie Indians make?
They made pottery and jewelry.
What cities benefited from the Erie Canal?
New York City benefited greatly from the Erie Canal. It made NYC the busiest port on the Atlantic Ocean.
Why was the Erie canal so importanat to us?
Both the Erie Canal and the Transcontinental Railroad made an impact in American history connecting our nation. Both made transportation faster and improved businesses.
How much did it costs to build the Erie Canal?
It cost 7 million dollars to build the Erie Canal and it made that much back in two years.
First major man-made canal in the US?
Erie Canal
