Discuss the below:
Review chapter Promoting the Erie Canal(1818)
1. What does Charles Haines believe the Erie Canal can do for the nation?
2. What advantages will the canal bring to the Great Lakes region and upstate NewYork?
3. According to Haines, in what ways will NewYork City will be affected?
4. How accurate is Haines in assessing the positive impact of the canal on NewYork?
Review chapter Charles G. Finney Describes the Rochester Revival (1830-31)
1. What is the authort perspective toward Rochester and its need for conversion?
2. Why does Charles G. Finney seem so eager to convert Rochester's leading citizens?
3. How did the author use social pressure to gain converts?
4. Compare and contrast the portrayal of religion found in this document with that contained in "Description of a Conversion Experience at Cane Ridge, KY" (DocumentTT). How do you account for the diferences?