America's inland and coastal waterways provided efficient transportation routes for goods and people during the 1700s and 1800s, helping to stimulate economic growth and trade. These waterways allowed for easier movement of products such as agricultural goods, textiles, and raw materials, contributing to regional and national economic development.
shipping and trade routes , transportation for growing cities,and resources for the fishing industry.
Ones which go by land rather than waterways.
By shipping, and in the inland routes, by mounted couriers along direct tracks between the 20 provinces.
Trade routes have stoppages for cormmercial transport of cargo and that allows routes to reach markets.by making new ones
The roman empire in 350 BCE.
shorten trade routes
Ships from inland ports can reach the ocean through interconnected waterways, such as rivers, canals, and locks. Once they reach the ocean, they can sail to ports around the world using established international shipping routes. Navigation technology and infrastructure make it possible for ships to travel long distances across oceans.
the steam engine
Trade routes in ancient Greece and Rome were walked by people with beasts of burden. Today we have airplanes, ships, railroads, and trucks that can go much faster.
Waterways used to be used for irrigation of crops and wash clothes in. Waterways now are mostly used for pumping of water to homes and waterwheels for electricity. Hope this helps, and vote Mitt Romney!
The waterways in Ohio are used for boating and fishing. Some of the waterways in Ohio are Atwood Lake, Grand Lake St Mary's, Leesville Lake and Tappan Lake.