Transportation Revolution Quiz

Which transportation was changed by steamboats?

• Water

• Land

What was the main purpose of canals during the transportation revolution?

• Moving people

• Moving goods and materials

What connected the East and West coasts of the U.S.?

• Transcontinental Railroad

• Panama Canal

Which invention greatly improved transportation speed and efficiency?

• Horse and carriage

• Steam engine

Why were the federal roads built during the transportation revolution?

• To improve transportation and trade.

• To increase government revenue

Which was the fastest and most convenient mode of transportation during the transportation revolution?

• Steam trains

• Horse carriages

What was the main purpose of the transcontinental railroad?

• To create jobs

• To connect the coasts of the US

Which transportation allows quick and easy long-distance travel?

• walking

• airplane

What was the impact of cars on transportation during the revolution?

• Cars had no impact during the revolution.

• Cars made transportation efficient and convenient during the revolution.

What was used to transport goods and people through man-made waterways?

• Boats or ships

• Hot air balloons