Transportation Revolution

What did new roads and canals in the 1800s allow for?

• Increased trade and commerce

• Faster transportation of goods

• Expansion of settlements to the West

• Improved communication between regions

What revolutionized river travel and trade in the 1800s?

• Canals

• Railroads

• Steamboats

• Horse-drawn carriages

What did the Transportation Revolution in the 1800s reduce, fueling economic growth?

• Communication time and costs

• Travel time and costs

• Manufacturing time and costs

• Import time and costs

What were the federal funds allocated for in the 1800s transportation revolution?

• Expanding railroads

• Building bridges

• Improving waterways

• Investing in air travel

What transportation innovations enabled rapid and efficient travel across the U.S. in the 1800s?

• Steamboat

• Steam-powered trains

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Walking

What transportation innovation encouraged the rapid growth of towns and cities in the 1800s?

• Canals

• Steamboats

• Telegraph

• Railroads

What transportation infrastructure linked the Great Lakes to New York City in the 1800s?

• Railroad

• Erie Canal

• Highway

• Airway