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The Eerie Canal was built by the state of New York. It is 363 miles long and was completed in 1825. It stretches from Buffalo to Albany New York connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It was the most important and profitable canal and made New York City the nation's largest port. Commerce was encouraged and people were then able to send things from the west side of the Appalachian Mountains to New York.
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When did the love canal tragedy happen?
Love Canal made the papers in August, 1978, but the chemicals were dumped starting in the 1950's.
What city experienced the greatest growth due to the canal boom?
Buffalo, New York flourished due to the construction of the Erie Canal that was completed in 1825.
What canal opened in 1825?
The Erie Canal opened in 1825, on October 26. It opening played a role in the expansion of the United States westward that is difficult to exaggerate.
On which canal would a traveler find Port Said?
Suez
What did the Roosevelt corollary build on?
monroe doctrine
