How did the construction of the eerie canal change the united states

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.

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the supreme court can hear any case it wishes as long as four justices agree to hear it.

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