Construction began in 1817 and was completed in 1825. Its success propelled New York City into a major commercial center and encouraged canal construction throughout the United States.

该工程始于1817年并于1825年竣工，运河的修建成功将纽约带入了商业中心并促进了美国运河的开掘。

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That's to say, the canal made Yangzhou a thriving commercial city.

大牛：就是说，运河使扬州成为了一座繁华的商业城市。

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Botou ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is a major commercial port, business and trade industry is developed.

泊头自古就是京杭大运河畔一大商埠，商贸业发达。

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Back home Morris was a key promoter of the Erie Canal, which made New York the commercial center of the new nation--and indeed of the world.

FORBES: An American Giant