Asked by breana norris on Jul 08, 2024
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What innovation does the textbook identify as the first to advance overland transportation and contribute to the market revolution?
A) the steamboat
B) the canal
C) the railroad
D) the telegraph
E) the "turnpike," or toll roads
Overland Transportation
Transport of people and goods by land, including via railroads, trucks, or carriages, often used for shorter distances compared to maritime or air shipping.
Market Revolution
A transformative period that reshaped the U.S. economy through advancements in technology, transportation, and communication, linking regional markets into a national economy.
Steamboat
A boat that is propelled by a steam engine, playing a crucial role in the 19th-century development of river and coastal transport.
- Recognize the key importance of innovations in transportation and communication within the context of the market revolution.
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of pivotal personalities and technological advancements on the market revolution.
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Numair AhmedJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The "turnpike," or toll roads, were the first innovation to advance overland transportation and contribute to the market revolution by improving road infrastructure, making travel and the transport of goods more efficient.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the key importance of innovations in transportation and communication within the context of the market revolution.
- Acquire knowledge about the impact of pivotal personalities and technological advancements on the market revolution.