Westward Expansion - The Erie Canal

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What was the Erie Canal?

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A man-made waterway that connected Albany to Buffalo in New York.

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When was the Erie Canal finished?

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On November 4, 1825.

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Who proposed the idea of the Erie Canal?

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DeWitt Clinton, who was a future Governor of New York.

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How much were the workers paid to build the Erie Canal?

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They were paid 80 cents per day.

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Why was the Erie Canal important?

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It made transportation cheaper and faster.

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What was the main idea behind the Erie Canal?

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To create a water route from Albany to Buffalo.

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What year did DeWitt Clinton propose the Erie Canal?

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In 1808.

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What type of transportation did the Erie Canal provide?

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Water transportation.

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What did the Erie Canal connect?

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It connected the Hudson River to Lake Erie.

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What was one benefit of the Erie Canal?

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It helped goods travel more easily across New York.