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Why did railoroads have a greater impact on America than did canals and steamboats?
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Which civilization was known to use geometry to construct canals for water transportation?
babylonians
Which civilization was known to use geometry to construct canals for the transportation of water?
maya
Which civilization was known to use geometry to construct canals for the trnspertation of water?
babylonians
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What provided faster river transportation in the 1800s?
Canals and Steamboats
What technological development replace canals and steamboats?
Improvements of transportation
Why are canals significant?
canal's were significant because they would be sometimes used for trade or a passage way for steamboats.
By 1850 what was the most-used way to move freight?
canals were popular until 1850, then steamboats became the most used.
How did the steamboats were used in the 1800's'?
they were primarily used for transportation (for supplies, goods, cargo, people, animals, etc.) and for trade among rivers and canals.
What three conflicts rasised concerned over the balance of power between federal and state government?
1. railroads 2. steamboats 3. canals
Also known as th city of Canals?
Venice. (Though Birmingham, UK, has a greater length of canals).
Why were steamboats used?
they were used for trade along rivers or canals such as the Erie canal, the Mississippi river, or the Ohio river. They were used for quicker transportation of people and goods.
What invention improved transportation on land and sea?
on land transportation improved by the creation of turnpikes and steam locomotive also the growth of railroads. On sea what improved was by steamboats and long canals
What was most common use for canals in America?
Transportation
What are the water thing s by the road in America called?
Canals...
Why were the railroads a better means of transportation than steamboats?
Trains could carry more cargo and passengers than steamboats and weren't restricted to states with navigable waters; therefore, the interior states were as accessible as the coastal states under this mode of transport. In addition, railroads (allegedly) cost much less to build, and trains provided faster transportation.Rail roads had a greater impact in American society than boats and canals. The rail road were easier and quicker.
