The Transportation Revolution

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When did the Transportation Revolution begin?

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1800's

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

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True

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

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True

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

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Tom Thumb

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

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30,000

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

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1830's

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

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Coal

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True or False: Railroads did not play an important role in the growth of businesses and cities.

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False

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Since the wagon traveled at 2 miles per hour, how many miles did locomotives travel per hour?

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20 miles

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Was steamboats well suited for river travel?

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Yes