IDM: Technological Advancements That Influenced Westward Expansion Maddie, Cheyanna, Mandy and Jacob
By lulupugster
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The rates of travel was the highest
Ex: It took 6 weeks to go from Northern Michigan to Western Indiana -
The first steam boat was invented. It was called the Clermont.
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Canals such as the Erie Canal made transportation quicker, easier and cheaper than dirt roads.
EX: By wagon on a dirt road it took 15-45 days and costed $100 Ton while by canal it took 9 days and costed $6 Tons -
The invention of the Railroad car using a steam engine.
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Travel rates were greatly reduced.
EX: It took 4 weeks to go from Northern North Dakota to the Oregon Coast. -
Communication was expanding through the Railroad such as James Lloyd's and the telegraph.
