Middle School Resource

This Day in History: Erie Canal Opens by History.com

This resource describes what went into creating the Erie Canal and the benefits that came from building it.

Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.7.6, SS.7.6.b, and SS.7.6.b.1!

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