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Transportation revolution: the period where steam power, railroads, canals, roads, and bridges emerged as new forms of transportationBegan in the early 1800s
The growth of railroads in the 1800s did not result in the immediate decline of urban populations; rather, it often facilitated urbanization by connecting rural areas to cities. While railroads boosted industrial growth and expanded trade, they did not eliminate the need for other forms of transportation, such as canals and roads. Additionally, the railroads did not lead to the instant democratization of travel, as access was often limited to those who could afford it.
The North used railroads for importing goods.
The period in the early 1800s characterized by the development of turnpikes, canals, and railroads is often referred to as the "Transportation Revolution." This era marked significant advancements in infrastructure that facilitated trade and mobility, contributing to economic growth and the expansion of the Industrial Revolution in the United States and beyond. The improvements in transportation paved the way for greater connectivity and the movement of goods and people.
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The arrival of railroads.
Transportation revolution: the period where steam power, railroads, canals, roads, and bridges emerged as new forms of transportationBegan in the early 1800s
In the Northeast during the 1800s, factories were primarily built in urban areas along rivers and waterways, which provided the necessary water power for machinery. Key cities such as Lowell, Massachusetts, and Pawtucket, Rhode Island, emerged as industrial centers, leveraging their access to transportation networks and labor. The region's infrastructure, including railroads and canals, further facilitated the growth of factories, particularly in textiles and other manufacturing sectors. This industrial expansion marked a significant shift from agrarian economies to urban industrialization.
Railroad.Vanderbilt controlled all the railroads by the 1800s. He amassed quite a lot of wealth through the system.
New York City
The North used railroads for importing goods.
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It changed nothing.
In the early 1800s, around mines & quarries.
Canals and Steamboats