The Transportation Revolution

The Transportation Revolution

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History, Social Studies

8th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did the Transportation Revolution begin?

Back

1800's

2.

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Front

True or False: In 1840, more than 500 steamboats were currently in use in the United States.

Back

True

3.

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Front

Truth or False: The Transportation Revolution increased a certain natural resource that had previously been unimportant.

Back

True

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name of Peter Cooper's 1830 small but powerful locomotive?

Back

Tom Thumb

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

By 1860, how many miles of railroad track had been laid? Options: 30,000, 25,000, 3,000, 2,500

Back

30,000

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Although trains had been developed in the 1800's, when did they become popular?

Back

1830's

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What natural resource was used to replace wood as the main source of power of locomotives?

Back

Coal

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