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Industrial Revolution

The growth of the Industrial Revolution depended on the ability to transport goods over long distances.

There were three main types of transportation that increased during the Industrial Revolution: waterways, roads, and railroads.

this was the cheapest way to move materials was by water

the closest thing to trains was horses pulling frieght trians

In 1751, turnpikes were created for the horse-drawn wagons idea by John Loudon