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After the War of 1812, DeWitt Clinton of New York boldly suggested that a canal be constructed from Lake Erie to Albany (363 miles) using the Mohawk River and then the Hudson River to connect with New York City. Such a project had no precedent in the United States. <span>the canals greatly reduced shipping costs, time, and distances</span>
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I believe from all of war and lack of resources
