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The erie canal was proposed
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Construction of the Erie Canal began
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The first boat traveled on a complete part of the Erie Canal
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The first toll was taken to travel the Erie Canal
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The Erie Canal was formally opened
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The first fleet sailed the Erie after it was formally opened
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The boat/ship population increased as the Canal got popular
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The boat/ship population increased even more as the Canal got popular
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The enlargement of the Erie Canal was approved
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The enlargment began
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All tolls were abolished
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The Erie Canal's enlargement was completed
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The Canal could support the new steam boats envented
