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The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion
The Erie Canal: How a ‘big ditch’ transformed America’s economy, culture and even religion The Erie Canal, completed on October 26, 1825, was a groundbreaking engineering marvel that transformed America’s economy, culture, and even religion. The canal, which stretched 363 miles from Lake Erie to New York City, revolutionized trade, immigration, and commerce, with shipping […]
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Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever The Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary marks a significant milestone in American history, but its origins were far from tranquil. The canal was built to facilitate trade and commerce between New York City and the Great Lakes heartland, but it came at […]
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