One of the best harbors on the Great Lakes.
Located at the western end of the Erie Canal.
Great transfer point between lake boats and canal boats and railroads.
Important railroad center.
Center for live-stock trade.
Important center for wheat, lumber, meat packing, and the iron and steel industries.
Electric light and power obtained from Niagara Falls.
QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW AND STUDY
1. How did it happen that the people of New York first came to settle west of the Appalachian Mountains, and where were these first settlements?