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The Erie Canal: The Making of a Great Nation

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Wedding of the Waters: The Erie Canal and the Making of a Great Nation

by Peter L. Bernstein

4.3 out of 5

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The Erie Canal is one of the most important waterways in American history. It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, and helped to make the United States a major economic power.

The canal was built between 1817 and 1825, and was a major engineering feat. It was over 360 miles long, and had to cross a number of mountains and rivers. The canal was built by a team of over 10,000 workers, and cost over $7 million to build.

The Erie Canal had a major impact on the United States. It allowed farmers in the Midwest to ship their crops to market, and it made it possible for manufactured goods from the East Coast to be shipped to the West. The canal also helped to open up the West to settlement, and it played a major role in the growth of the United States.

The Erie Canal is still in use today, and it remains an important part of the American transportation system. It is a reminder of the important role that canals played in the development of the United States.

The Construction of the Erie Canal

The construction of the Erie Canal was a major engineering feat. The canal was built over a period of eight years, and it required the work of over 10,000 workers.

The canal was built by hand, and the workers used a variety of tools and techniques. They used shovels to dig the canal, and they used picks and hammers to break up the rock. They used wheelbarrows to transport the dirt, and they used boats to move the workers and materials.

The construction of the canal was a dangerous job. The workers were often injured by the tools and materials, and they were also exposed to the elements. Many of the workers died from disease or from accidents.

Despite the challenges, the workers completed the canal in 1825. The canal was a major success, and it quickly became an important part of the American transportation system.

The Impact of the Erie Canal

The Erie Canal had a major impact on the United States. The canal allowed farmers in the Midwest to ship their crops to market, and it made it possible for manufactured goods from the East Coast to be shipped to the West.

The canal also helped to open up the West to settlement. Before the canal was built, it was difficult and expensive to travel to the West. The canal made it possible for people to travel to the West more easily, and it helped to spur the growth of the American West.

The Erie Canal also played a major role in the economic development of the United States. The canal made it possible for goods to be transported more quickly and cheaply, and this helped to lower the cost of goods. The canal also helped to create new markets for goods, and this helped to stimulate the economy.

The Erie Canal is one of the most important waterways in American history. It played a major role in the development of the United States, and it continues to be an important part of the American transportation system today.

Wedding of the Waters: The Erie Canal and the Making of a Great Nation

by Peter L. Bernstein

4.3 out of 5