Watch the following video to learn more about the immediate impact of the creation of the Erie Canal. Pay close attention to both the impact of the Erie Canal as well as what happened as a result.
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In 2-3 sentences, answer the following two questions: What was the immediate impact of the Erie Canal? What happened as a result?