The telegraph allowed faster communication across America and eventually the world.
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The answer is Samuel F.B. Morse who invented the Telegraph. because of this he greatly expanded communication making the expansion westward possible and easier.
There is a lot but the main inventions were the steamboats, telegraph, railroads, spinning jenny and the cotton gin.
Westward expansion
Westward expansion in the United States spurred several new technologies, notably the telegraph and the railroad. The telegraph revolutionized communication, enabling instant messaging across vast distances, which was crucial for coordinating westward migration and commerce. Meanwhile, the development of the transcontinental railroad facilitated faster travel and transport of goods, connecting the East and West coasts and promoting economic growth and settlement in the West. These innovations played a vital role in shaping the nation during and after the expansion period.
Westward expansion led to an economic "boom" in the Midwest, as new cities and markets were connected by rail and canals.
Transportation advancements facilitated westward expansion but failed to cross major waterways.
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The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
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