Question

flatboats

turnpikes
road built by a private company that charges a toll to use it
Lancaster Turnpike

corduroy roads
road made of logs
National Road

Clemont

Erie Canal

How did westward migration affect growth and development in the United States?

What was the purpose of the early American canals?
The purpose was to connect waterways together and provide access to water travel.

How did transportation such as roads, steamboats, and canals improve?

In what way(s) did Robert Fulton impact farmers?

Compare and contrast the Lancaster Turnpike with the National Road.

Explain how steamboats and canals improved transportation for Americans.

Answer 1

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Steamboats and canals improved transportation for Americans in multiple ways. Steamboats allowed for faster and more efficient travel on rivers, which helped to open up new areas for settlement and increased trade between different regions. They also allowed for goods to be transported more quickly and at a lower cost, which boosted commerce and economic growth. Canals, on the other hand, provided a means of transportation that wasn't reliant on natural waterways. They allowed for a more direct and efficient route for goods to be transported, bypassing obstacles like rapids and waterfalls. Canals also enabled the transportation of larger quantities of goods and helped to connect different regions, stimulating economic development and the growth of towns and cities along their routes. Overall, both steamboats and canals played a crucial role in improving transportation infrastructure and promoting economic growth in the United States.