why was the erie canal important
The Erie canal was very important because, when the Erie canal wasn't built yet, it was hard for transportation and trading. However when the Erie canal was built, it was much easier to go from 1 place to the other, and to get or give goods to other places. Meaghan Anderson.
Confidence votes 36. The Erie Canal was so important to the United States (U.S) because it was the water way connecting the Hudson River with Lake Erie through New York State. 20 people found this useful.
2015-01-13T20:54:46-05:00. The Erie Canal Important to the Northeast region becuse erie canal connects the great lakes to the atlantic ocean.