HIS102Y1 Lecture Notes - Erie Canal, Lake Erie, Welland Canal
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Up to 1812 mobility was rudimentary and limited. Tied to organic forms of power and natural forms of power. Lake ontario and erie were functionally disconnected. The power for water transport winded power. Tariff of bad roads- roads were so bad that it slowed down transportation so it had a negative effect on trade. Roads were effected by seasons and weather. With resettlement 3 key develops transcends natures limitations and remakes distance: Transport in this era a function of a new source of power, overcomes distance. Steam ships: the lakes and the rivers became exploited by powered transportation. One site key to the great circle tour was niagara falls. Canals: erie canal pushed by government after 1815. Draw the great lakes trade away from the great lakes st lawrence system and bring it through new york: new york legislature to build canal from public expense. Massive tonnage going down the erie canal: the welland canal.
