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The Impact of the Erie Canal

  • The erie canal was proposed

    The erie canal was proposed
  • Construction of the Erie Canal began

    Construction of the Erie Canal began
  • The first boat traveled on a complete part of the Erie Canal

    The first boat traveled on a complete part of the Erie Canal
  • The first toll was taken to travel the Erie Canal

    The first toll was taken to travel the Erie Canal
  • The Erie Canal was formally opened

    The Erie Canal was formally opened
  • The first fleet sailed the Erie after it was formally opened

    The first fleet sailed the Erie after it was formally opened
  • The boat/ship population increased as the Canal got popular

    The boat/ship population increased as the Canal got popular
  • The boat/ship population increased even more as the Canal got popular

    The boat/ship population increased even more as the Canal got popular
  • The enlargement of the Erie Canal was approved

    The enlargement of the Erie Canal was approved
  • The enlargment began

    The enlargment  began
  • All tolls were abolished

    All tolls were abolished
  • The Erie Canal's enlargement was completed

    The Erie Canal's enlargement was completed
  • The Canal could support the new steam boats envented

    The Canal could support the new steam boats envented