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between late 1800s and early 1900s
John Pierpont Morga, also known as J.P. Morgan
Some did. The urban areas in several countries had established central water supplies in the early 1800s, replacing the individual cisterns, wells, and open streams that previously were used.
Pioneers moved west in the late 1800s and early 1900s for various reasons, including the promise of land ownership, economic opportunities, and the lure of resources like gold and fertile soil. The Homestead Act of 1862 incentivized settlement by offering free land to those willing to farm it. Additionally, the expansion of railroads made travel to the West more accessible and fueled the desire for new beginnings and adventure. Many sought to escape overcrowded cities and pursue a better quality of life.
In the early 1800s, wagons offered several key advantages for transportation and trade. Their sturdy construction allowed for the transportation of heavy goods across rugged terrains, making them essential for westward expansion and settlement. Wagons could carry larger loads than earlier methods of transport, such as horseback or smaller carts, enabling more efficient movement of agricultural products and supplies. Additionally, the use of wagons facilitated the development of trade routes and contributed to the growth of commerce in emerging frontier areas.
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i THINK THEY TRAVEL BY SHIPS FOR LONG DISTANCES
For long distance travel, most people of the early 1900's used trains, but for shorter distances, horses and buggys were more common, along with an occasional car.
Americans did not feel connected to the whole country.
In the late 1800s and early 1900s they generally traveled in steerage on ocean liners. This was lousy conditions but very cheap.
Americans did not feel connected to the whole country
It was very hard. To travel any distance took several days. A person going 30 miles by horse or wagon would have to leave home for 2 days to get there and another 2 days to go home. Not only was the trip long, but people had problems getting around after dark. There were no lights to see by so travel at night was dangerous.