may 3, 1825 - Erie Canal is completed 1825
Description:
Under president John Quincy Adams, the Erie canal, which stretched from Lake Erie to New York City is completed, which increased the transportation available across the nation for commodities but also people. The creation of the canal unified the nation as it increased connection between very distance states, and made it possible for people and markets to interact, which lead to major economic profit and development of the nation.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 3, 1825
Now
~ 199 years ago
