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When was the first American steam locomotive, Tom Thumb, put to use?
What hindered the construction of railroads during the mid-19th century in the United States?
What impact did railroads have on modern business practices according to the text?
In what year did the U.S. government establish the Interstate Commerce Commission?
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What was a key role of steamboats in the 1800s transportation revolution?
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What was one of the main benefits of the Erie Canal?
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Why were turnpikes built in the early 1800s?
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What effect did the construction of canals have on New England farms?
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In what way did the federal government choose to fund transportation improvements?
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What eventually surpassed the role of turnpikes in transportation in the early 1800s?
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What major transportation methods were adopted during the transportation revolution in the 19th century?
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How did the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 impact transportation in the United States?
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What prompted the establishment of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Company in 1827?
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What was a major disadvantage of early 19th-century transportation before the transportation revolution?
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Which transportation method became predominant in the United States during the first half of the 19th century?
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