200 YEARS AGO, THE ERIE CANAL OPENED AND AMERICA WAS NEVER THE SAME
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✍️ The Erie Canal, built in the early 19th century, was a groundbreaking project that connected the Great Lakes to New York City and transformed the country's economy and society.
👉 The Erie Canal was built in the early 19th century to connect the Great Lakes to New York City 👉 The project required the construction of 363 miles of canal, 18 aqueducts, and 83 locks 👉 The canal opened up the Midwest to the East Coast, leading to a significant increase in trade and commerce 👉 The canal's success had far-reaching effects, including the growth of cities, the decline of small farmers in Europe, and the transformation of the US economy
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