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There was a similar manina in the U.S. in the early 1800's. It resulted in the building of theErie Canal, the beginning (but non-completion) of theChesapeake & Ohio Canal, the James River system, and in the bankruptcy of the State of Indiana, amongst others, and needs to be noted/linked.75.252.160.194 (talk)02:40, 4 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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