People could move westward easily and inexpensive. The connection into the Great Lakes allowed the expansion of the United States throughout the Great Lakes region.
Manufacturing was spread out, putting factories near the
sources of raw materials without restricting the market. Goods or raw materials could be transported throughout the are at a low cost, allowing New York to become a center of industrialization.
Manufacturing was spread out, putting factories near the
sources of raw materials without restricting the market. Goods or raw materials could be transported throughout the are at a low cost, allowing New York to become a center of industrialization.