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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.

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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 happened in 1825-1829?

What happened in the Year of 1829 & 1825


How do you describe the Eerie Canal?

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.


As a result of trade created by the Erie canal what became the largest city in the United states?

As a result of trade facilitated by the Erie Canal, New York City became the largest city in the United States. The canal, completed in 1825, connected the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, significantly reducing transportation costs and time for goods. This enabled New York City to flourish as a commercial hub, attracting businesses and immigrants, which contributed to its rapid population growth and economic prominence.


What is the value of an 1825 us quarter?

The coin needs to be seen for a accurate assessment. All 1825 Capped Bust Quarters are overdates, meaning the dies from previous years were reused and the dates on them recut, when used in 1825 slight traces of a 2, 3, or 4 can be seen under the 5 in the 1825 date and values are different for each of the 3 numbers under the 5.

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When was the Erie canal finished?

1825 was when the canal opened.


Who was president when the Erie Canal opened?

John Quincy Adams was president when the Erie Canal was completed.


What day did the Erie Canal open?

The Erie Canal opened on October 26, 1825.


Which artificial waterway opened in 1825?

The Erie Canal opened in 1825. It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, facilitating transportation and trade between the east coast and the Midwest.


What year was the Erie Canal finished?

The canal that connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean is known as the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal connects New York City and the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The Canal started construction on July 4, 1817 and was officially opened on October 26, 1825 (even though it was first used on May 17, 1821).


When did they make the Erie Canal?

Erie Canal was opened on October 26, 1825, by Governor Clinton.


What canal was opened in October 26 1825 as passageway from New York to Ohio Michigan?

The Erie Canal opened on October 26, 1825. It ended at the city of Buffalo, NY. From there passengers needed to book a different ship to get to Ohio or Michigan.


How long after Lowell built his mill the Erie Canal open?

Lowell started building mills Lowell, Massachusetts in 1821. The Erie Canal opened October 26, 1825.


Did Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean before or after the Erie Canal was opened?

Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific in 1805. The Erie Canal opened in 1825.


What canal in new york opens to the great lakes?

The "Erie Canal", opened on October 26, 1825 but not fully completed until 1832.


Who was president during the opening of the Erie canal?

John Quincy Adams was president in 1825 from March 4 on ,including October 26, when the Erie Canal was first opened.


What opened in Manhattan in 1825 that put America on the financial map?

The Erie Canal. Now that's an eye opener!