How Geography Made New York Ridiculously OP

In one state, a perfect harbor, a river that cuts straight through the mountains and a canal to the Great Lakes all came together, and it’s no accident. Most people think New York is powerful because of Wall Street and skyscrapers. They have no idea it started with geography. New York City sits on one of the best natural harbors in the world, and just north of it, the Hudson River and the Mohawk Valley form a rare low route through the Appalachian Mountains. When the Erie Canal connected that route to the Great Lakes, goods from the entire Midwest suddenly flowed through one city. In this video, we break down how geography made New York ridiculously overpowered: from the harbor that ships couldn’t resist, to the valley that broke through the mountains, and the canal that turned one port into the capital of the world. Subscribe for more geography that actually surprises you #NewYork #ErieCanal #HudsonRiver #Geography #USA #Atlavo #America