part 5

John Jacob Astor was a real estate tycoon who bought up property in Manhattan

during the early 19th century, ultimately becoming one of the wealthiest men in America.

Robert Fulton introduced the steamboat , revolutionizing transportation and trade along the nation's rivers, which significantly contributed to the economic growth of cities like New York.

Washington Irving : Writer, in 1809 he published the Knickerbockers History of New York which was completely made up to give New York a history

DeWitt Clinton was a mayor/ governor of New York who played a crucial role in the construction of the Erie Canal, further enhancing trade and transportation in the region.

Erie Canal: Federal

• federal government refused to pay for it

• NYS created a canal fund

• No professional engineers worked on this project

• Canal builers were self taught

• Local farmers digged canals while irish immigrants helped with contruction