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what?
when?
where?
why?
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The governor of New York, DeWitt Clinton
Who came up with the idea of the Erie Canal
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The Appalachian Mountains
What great physical barrier where the settlers trying to pass
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In 1808
When was the idea of the Erie Canal proposed
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New York
What state is the Erie Canal located
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To make trade easier in New York
Why was the Erie Canal made?
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Irish Immigrants
Who were the laborers who helped the building of the Erie Canal
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The Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean
What two bodies of water did the Erie Canal connect?
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In 1817
When did clinton receive $7 million for construction of the Erie Canal
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363 miles long
How long is the Erie Canal
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Because it was built by men who had never gone a school of engineering
Why was the Erie Canal such a big deal in the engineering world
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settlers along the Erie Canal
Who did the Canal affect
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The New York State Canal System
What is the current name of the Erie Canal
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In 1825
When was the construction of the Erie Canal finished
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from the eastern shore of Lake Erie to the upper shore of Lake Hudson
Where was the starting and ending point of the Erie Canal
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Because there was a growing demand of traffic
Between 1832 to 1862 why was the Erie Canal enlarged