The Erie Canal was one of the largest and most controversial construction projects undertaken in the United States during the nineteenth century. ... Western farmers were able to ship their produce directly to American markets without having to go through Canadian waters
if it publicly financed that means that there would be a trouble with people who want to be the owner/ruler
A good advancement would be a portable radio. They have made life easier for people who are walking/hiking and are looking for something such as the weather for the night or the score for a sports game.
