Why was the opening of the Erie canal important?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The Erie Canal was so important to the United States (U.S) because it was the water way connecting the Hudson River with Lake Erie through New York State.

Answer 3

It was imporant becuase it provided a quick and easier way to transport there goods or supplies out to the eastern coast and from there to Britian or Europe.

It was also a cheapier way to transport goods becuase it cost alot to transport over land and to hire guards to protect the goods. It was also quicker to transport.

Answer 4

The Erie Canal benefited New York because goods and raw material could be transported throughout the area cheaply, and that helped New York become the center of industrialization.

Answer 5

The Erie Canal was faster and cheaper transportation that brought Midwest grains to New York and immigrants to the Midwest. It was a huge economic boom for New York.

Answer 6

The importance of the Erie Canal was that it made it easier and cheaper for immigrants to settle the Midwest.

Answer 7

Traffic had to pass through New York City to reach Albany