The Impact of the Erie Canal
The Erie Canal affected the United States economically, politically and socially. It was one of the most important constructions in the 19th century in the United States.
The Erie Canal was built from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It improved the economy in some cities in New York such as Buffalo Lockport, and Rochester. It lead New York to industrialization. It decreased the cost of transporting goods. Previously, New York was mostly small villages and farms. After the Erie Canal, new towns have been constructed and New York City became the fasted growing city. It made the port of New York the busiest in the nation. The population went from about 1,500 to 36,400. But by 1850, the population of New York was about three million.
The Erie Canal was built from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It improved the economy in some cities in New York such as Buffalo Lockport, and Rochester. It lead New York to industrialization. It decreased the cost of transporting goods. Previously, New York was mostly small villages and farms. After the Erie Canal, new towns have been constructed and New York City became the fasted growing city. It made the port of New York the busiest in the nation. The population went from about 1,500 to 36,400. But by 1850, the population of New York was about three million.
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It cut the cost of shipping from $100 a ton to $8 a ton. In 1836, it was able to ship 369,000 barrels of grain, making it a major grain processor. Between 1820 and 1840, manufacturing in New York increased by 262%. It brought New York luxury goods and many tourists. Some people viewed it as a revolutionary.