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Steam boats and railroads. Both were able to carry goods and people further and faster. The railroad by 1860 connected the west coast to the east coast resulting in the growth of cities and the creation of catalog ordering by stores like Sears. Sears began as a catalog store selling everything from dolls to houses and worked out of Chicago where the main railroad hub was located.

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What of the following greatly expanded the American market during the late 1700s and early 1800s?

The expansion of the American market during the late 1700s and early 1800s was significantly driven by the construction of roads and canals, which improved transportation and trade. The advent of steamboats and railroads further facilitated the movement of goods and people, connecting distant regions. Additionally, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 opened vast territories for agriculture and settlement, enhancing economic opportunities. Together, these developments transformed the U.S. economy and promoted westward expansion.


During the early 1800s what factor most contributed to the south having an agricultural economy?

the south had fertile soil and a warm climate


What effect did globalization have on the US in the 1800s and early 1900s?

Globalization in the 1800s and early 1900s significantly transformed the US economy and society. It facilitated increased trade and investment, leading to rapid industrialization and urbanization, as well as the expansion of the American market. Additionally, the influx of immigrants contributed to cultural diversity and labor supply, while also sparking social tensions. Overall, globalization helped position the US as a major player in the global economy by the early 20th century.


Which invention had the greatest effect on the economy of the South during the early to mid-1800s?

The cotton Gin. Can't you do your own PLATO...? Get hard. Fight me IRL bro. Do you even lift?


What caused Pennsylvania's population boom during the 1800s?

the coal industry, which began organizing in the early 1800s.

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How did transportation improved in early 1800s?

the changes in transportation improved


What was the effect of improved transportation on the economy of the US in the early 1800s?

Railroads helped the economy because when people took the railroads to work, across to another state, or anything like that it was equivalent to carpooling.


How did transportation improve in the early 1800's?

the changes in transportation improved


Where were most of the railroads in 1800s?

In the early 1800s, around mines & quarries.


What modes of transportation did not improve during the early 1800s?

Railways


What was the southern economy like in the early 1800s?

It was strictly agricultural


What advances in transportation were made in the early 1800s?

the car was built and in the very late 1800s company's started selling them


What forms of communication and transportation linked East to West in the early 1800s?

Canals


What forms of communication and transportation linked east to west in early 1800s?

Canals


How did roads change the US in the 1800s?

One way American's improved the roads in the early 1800s is by private companies building turnpikes. America was moving from horse and buggy to motorcars in the 1800s.


What was the transportation revolution in the 1800s?

Transportation revolution: the period where steam power, railroads, canals, roads, and bridges emerged as new forms of transportationBegan in the early 1800s


What early invention improved the transcontinental transportation of the people and goods?

The early invention improved the transcontinental transportation of the people and goods was the steam locomotive. This was facilitated by the rail road network that was developed.