2. Tell about the beginning of Buffalo, and give its original name.
3. What was the first route from Albany to Buffalo, and why was it used? How was the journey made between 1811 and 1825?
4. Tell the story of the Erie Canal, and give its effect on Buffalo and the West.
5. How did Buffalo's location make it one of the great centers of industry?
6. What three things are necessary to success in manufacturing?
7. How is Buffalo furnished with power for her great manufacturing interests?
8. Where does Buffalo find a market for her products? How?
9. What great steel company is located near this city? Why?
10. Describe the wonderful coke ovens and blast furnaces near Buffalo.
11. Give some idea of Buffalo's flour mills, slaughter houses, and lumber yards, and of her importance in these industries.