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The Beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the United States

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The Beginning of the Industrial Revolution in the United States

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What was the major advance in transportation mentioned in the text?

Development of the steamboat (correct)

Introduction of electric cars

Creation of airplane technology

Construction of railroads

Who designed the first commercially successful steamboat?

Alexander Graham Bell

Nikola Tesla

Thomas Edison

Robert Fulton (correct)

How did steamboats impact travel times along rivers?

Had no effect on travel times

Reduced travel times significantly (correct)

Caused delays due to breakdowns

Increased travel times

What was the most famous canal built in the early 1800s?

Erie Canal Signup and view all the answers

How did the Erie Canal impact shipping costs between Buffalo and New York City?

Reduced shipping costs significantly Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the Erie Canal on New York City's population?

Population surged rapidly Signup and view all the answers

What began to transform life in the United States in the early 1800s?

Developments in technology Signup and view all the answers

Why did major settlements in the United States develop near harbors or rivers?

Because water provided efficient transportation Signup and view all the answers

What were turnpikes in early American transportation history?

Roads requiring a toll Signup and view all the answers

How did turnpike operators intend to use the toll income?

To improve the roads and ease travel Signup and view all the answers

Which roadway, funded by the federal government, extended west from Maryland to the Ohio River?

The National Road Signup and view all the answers

Why did only a few turnpikes make a profit in early American transportation history?

Ineffective use of toll income Signup and view all the answers