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What was the primary purpose of building railways in many countries?
What was the primary purpose of building railways in many countries?
- To connect short distances between towns
- To transport people
- To carry heavy goods such as coal, iron, and ore (correct)
- To promote tourism
What was used to pull carriages on the railways in Britain from 1840-1850?
What was used to pull carriages on the railways in Britain from 1840-1850?
- Horse-drawn carriages
- Animal-drawn carts
- Steam engines (correct)
- Electric motors
What was the experience of building a railway like for labourers?
What was the experience of building a railway like for labourers?
- It was a leisurely activity
- It was an easy task
- It required a lot of planning
- It was a hard work (correct)
What was the primary good transported on the railways in Britain?
What was the primary good transported on the railways in Britain?
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When did the first passengers travel on the railways?
When did the first passengers travel on the railways?
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