Transportation on the canal began immediately. As more people moved to the West, the supplies they needed arrived more quickly. Also, goods and other resources from the West were transported to markets in New York City more easily. The Erie Canal was a commercial success. Click below to watch a video about the effects of the canal.
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The Effects of the Erie Canal
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