jun 5, 1826 - Construction of the Erie Canal - 1826
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The Erie Canal is a manmade river that spans from the Hudson River going North to the Erie Lake. This stretches from Eastern New York to Western New York. This has a powerful influence because of the potential for economic transportation by boat. This opens a route by ship from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lake, directly across New York.
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Early 1800's
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