How did the construction of the erie canal support nation-building or imperialism?

The construction of the Erie canal supports nation-building. It was North America's most influential public work project. It was the water link between Atlantic Seaboard and Great Lakes. Thank you for posting your question. I hope that this answer helped you. Let me know if you need more help.

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