The Erie Canal
Have you ever heard of a road that was built for boats? That’s what the Erie Canal is. In the 1800s, people dug a canal that was 363 miles long. It helped link the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes. Can you guess how long it took to build the canal? Or why the canal was important?
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins
AR LEVEL: 3.6
LEXILE©: 590L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 15-30 mins
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