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the railways were important because they were faster than stagecoaches and could carry more load than canals
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The first railroads in Britain were built around what city?
they were built around Newcastle, great Britain.
What country produced the railroad?
The first country to introduce to railroads was great Britain :)
How did railroads impact Great Britain?
Railroads were one of the main reasons why Britain was the first to experience the Industrial Revolution. Being able to transport the coal and lumber and iron necessary to build machinery and factories was an advantage the Britain had over all of Europe.
What nation was the most important trade partner of the US?
Great Britain.
What has the author Robert Carmichael-Smyth written?
Robert Carmichael-Smyth has written: 'The employment of the people and the capital of Great Britain in her own colonies, at the same time assisting emigration and penal arrangements by undertaking a great national work' -- subject(s): Railroads, Colonies, Transportation 'The employment of the people and the capital of Great Britain in her own colonies' -- subject(s): Pacific railroads, Early projects, Railroads, Description and travel
Great Britain's most important colony?
India
What has the author Keith M Beck written?
Keith M. Beck has written: 'The West Midland lines of the GWR' -- subject(s): Great Western Railway (Great Britain), Railroads
Exports of Great Britain during the 1800s?
Manufactured goods were one of the major exports of Great Britain in the 1800s. They made machines such as steam engines, ships, and locomotives. They built a lot of the equipment and materials that other countries used to build their railroads.
What was the part of great Britain to last get railroads?
I believe it was Scotland, but don't rely on my answer because I am not sure.
What role did railroads play in industrialization for both Great Britain and the United states?
They allowed businesses to ship manufactured goods to markets in distant location
What nation was the most important partner of the US?
Great Britain.
What has the author Christian Wolmar written?
Christian Wolmar has written: 'Moving out' 'Drugs' 'On the wrong line' -- subject(s): Railroads, Railroads and state 'ON THE WRONG LINE: HOW IDEOLOGY AND INCOMPETENCE WRECKED BRITAIN'S RAILWAYS' 'Unlocking the Gridlock' 'The great railroad revolution' -- subject(s): Juvenile literature, Transportation, Railroads, History 'Blood, iron, & gold' -- subject(s): Railroads, Social change, History 'FIRE & STEAM: A NEW HISTORY OF THE RAILWAYS IN BRITAIN'
