10 Questions
What was the primary mode of transportation in the Midwest in the early 1800s?
Boats
Where was Cahokia located?
Illinois
What were traders from the Great Lakes area shipping to Cahokia?
Copper
What type of transportation was used on the shallower rivers like the Mississippi?
Canoes or flatboats
What was the major advantage of steamboats over flatboats?
They were bigger and faster than human-powered boats.
What major change did the completion of the transcontinental railroad bring about?
It made it easier to travel from the Midwest to either coast.
What is the primary role of cities like Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Duluth, Minnesota, in shipping?
They serve as major shipping centers for the region.
Why did trains become a more modern form of transportation than steamboats?
Steamboats were unable to carry goods as efficiently as trains.
What was significant about the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?
It allowed goods to travel from one coast to another.
What is one major drawback of using ships for transportation compared to trains?
They are slower than trains for transporting goods.
Explore the historical significance of transportation in the Midwest, from indigenous trade routes to the impact of European settlement. Learn about the role of rivers, lakes, and trading centers like Cahokia in shaping the transportation networks of the region.
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