Transportation Revolution Quiz

Which mode of transportation was also known by the name "turnpikes"?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation was the slowest?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation was LEAST suitable for fragile goods?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation was generally the safest from tragic accidents?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation sometimes caused violent protests against its tolls?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation used man-made waterways?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation was best for transporting fragile goods?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation used BOTH steamboats and horse-drawn wagons?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation used a lock system?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads

Which mode of transportation sometimes had to use the act of "legging" to get through tunnels?

• Roads

• Canals

• Railroads