The Erie Canal gave which city primacy over competing ports in accessing trade with the Northwest?

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The Erie Canal, completed in 1825, connected the Hudson River at Albany, New York, with Lake Erie at Buffalo, New York. This created a navigable water route from New York City and the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, significantly enhancing New York City's role as a primary port for trade with the Northwest Territory and beyond, giving it a competitive edge over other ports.

The Erie Canal Gave Which City Primacy Over Competing Ports