NYC was connected to the Great Lakes through the Hudson River and the Erie Canal.
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The Erie canal from Albany to Buffalo connected the Hudson River with the Great Lakes...
There is No great lake directly connected to New York city. They are all several hundred miles away to the north. For a boat to sail from the great lakes to New York city, they either have to travel south from the St. Lawrence Seaway to the Hudson river to NYC. Or they have to travel east along the Erie Canal from Buffalo to Albany, then take the Hudson river to NYC.
Yes, in 1825, New York City was connected to the Great Lakes with the opening of the Erie Canal. This significant infrastructure project facilitated trade and transportation, allowing goods to move more efficiently between the Atlantic Ocean and the interior of the United States. The canal contributed to New York City's economic growth and solidified its status as a major commercial hub.
The Erie Canal was built to connect the great lakes to new york city. The Erie canal started at lake Erie and headed east until it reached the Hudson River which led into New york city
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Most Americans live in New York City, New York. It is the most populous city in the US.
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the great lakes border New York Pennsylvania Michigan and Canada.
Northeast. Along the Great Lakes and upper state New York.