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How did the Cahnal help to shape the cities of Albany, Syracuse, Utica and Rochester?

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The Impact of the Erie Canal - Rochester

The Erie Canal was built from the Hudson River to Lake Erie. It improved the economy in some cities in New York such as Buffalo Lockport, and Rochester. It lead New York to industrialization. It decreased the cost of transporting goods.
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