The Erie Canal. Construction and contributions

The paper explores the visionary proposal of Jesse Hawley in the early 19th century to construct a canal linking Lake Erie to the Hudson River, aiming to enhance transportation in New York. Despite initial skepticism from the president, DeWitt Clinton, the mayor of New York, championed the project. The research focuses on three key aspects: the canal's construction, Clinton's pivotal role, and the broader impacts of its completion, addressing the significant challenges of transportation during that period. A concise conclusion summarizes the findings.