Industrial Revolution Part 3

What was the Transportation Revolution?

• A period of decline in the use of traditional transportation methods

• A period of rapid growth in the speed and convenience of travel

• A change in political policies regarding transportation

• The invention of the first wheel

What were two new forms of transportation mentioned in the image?

• Automobile and Airplane

• Steamboat and Horse-drawn Carriage

• Steamboat and Steam Powered Trains

• Bicycle and Hot Air Balloon

How did the "revolution" benefit the United States?

• It increased the cost of goods and services.

• It enabled goods, people, and information to travel rapidly.

• It decreased cultural exchanges between different regions.

• It led to the isolation of communities within the country.

For what type of travel were steamboats particularly well suited?

• Ocean exploration

• River travel

• Desert crossing

• Mountain climbing

Why were steamboats well suited for moving upstream?

• They required a lot of manpower

• They used wind power

• They did not need wind power

• They were powered by solar energy

What type of challenges did engineers and mechanics face as they built railroads in America?

• Flat terrains

• Wide open spaces

• Steep mountains

• Straight paths

What natural feature did American railroad builders have to contend with, in addition to steep mountains and tight curves?

• Dense forests

• Over swift rivers

• Large lakes

• Volcanic areas

Why were people impressed with trains (locomotives) during the era of American Railroads?

• Trains were the most expensive form of transportation

• Trains were the slowest form of transportation

• Trains were the fastest form of transportation most people had ever experienced

• Trains were rarely used for transportation

How was coal superior to wood as a fuel source?

• It was easier to transport

• It produced more energy at a lower cost

• It was a renewable resource

• It was less polluting

How did the efficiency of travel due to railroads impact farmers?

• It decreased the amount of available farmland.

• It led to a decrease in the demand for wood.

• It led settlers to the Midwest to cut down trees and plow up prairies to make more farmland.

• It increased the cost of transporting goods for farmers.