What was the major purpose in building the Erie canal

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What was the major purpose in building the Erie canal

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Jaydon Herring · Answer 1

to increase trade yep thats it for sure your welcome rate 5 stars

Kamora Good · Answer 2

What was the major purpose in building the Erie Canal? Western crops would be able to be floated east through the great lakes into the canal and down the Hudson River to New York City. The Erie Canal provided the greatest connection between the east coast and settlements near the Great Lakes.