Transportation Innovations and Challenges

In the early 1800s, travel in Georgia was unreliable, with options like walking, horseback, and riverboats. The introduction of railroads in 1835 revolutionized transportation, boosting business and leading to the growth of cities like Atlanta. Early trains faced challenges such as safety concerns and discomfort, but they eventually became a fast and efficient mode of transport. The railroad's impact was significant, affecting cities like Savannah and Athens, and leading to the rise of Atlanta as a major railroad center, marking a shift in Georgia's economic history.

What were the primary modes of transportation in the early 1800s?

• Subways and buses

• Walking, riding horses, and boats

• Airplanes and trains

• Cars and bicycles

What year did reliable transportation come to Georgia?

• 1850

• 1900

• 1835

• 1800

What were some of the challenges faced by early transportation methods like mules and stagecoaches?

• Poor road conditions

• Limited routes

• Lack of fuel

• High costs

Which cities in Georgia were built on rivers due to the ease of waterway transportation?

• Atlanta and Marthasville

• Savannah, Augusta, Rome, and Columbus

• Athens and Terminus

• Hamburg and Charleston

What invention allowed boats to travel upstream more easily?

• Sails

• Paddle wheels

• Steamboats

• Rowboats

Which state had the first railroad in the South?

• Georgia

• Alabama

• Florida

• South Carolina

Why did businessmen in Athens decide to build a railroad from Augusta to Athens?

• To compete with Savannah

• To reduce travel time

• To transport cotton more efficiently

• To avoid muddy roads

What were some of the issues with early trains?

• They were too slow

• They were noisy and dangerous

• They had limited routes

• They were expensive to build

Which city in Georgia grew significantly due to the railroad and was initially called Terminus?

• Savannah

• Atlanta

• Columbus

• Augusta

What was the final name given to the city initially called Terminus?

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Marthasville

• Augusta