jan 1, 1825 - Development of the Erie Canal
Description:
This is when the government completed the construction of the Erie canal. This is also when the price to move wheat from Ohio to New York dropped by over 90%. This is signifigant because the canal was seen as being way before its time, and considered by many as the eighth wonder of the world. It also was very important in the transportation of economic products.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1825
Now
~ 200 years ago