The Transportation Revolution

When did the Transportation Revolution begin?

• 1900's

• 1800's

• 1700's

• 1600's

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

• True

• False

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

• True

• False

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

• Penny Lane

• Porsche Cove

• Tom Thumb

• Pearl Jam

By 1860, how many miles of railroad track had been laid?

• 30,000

• 25,000

• 3,000

• 2,500

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

• 1810's

• 1820's

• 1840's

• 1830's

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

• Copper

• Coal

• Silver

• Petroleum

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

• False

• True

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

• 25 miles

• 15 miles

• 10 miles

• 20 miles

Was steamboats well suited for river travel?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• No