LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
THE TRANSPORTATION REVOLUTION TURNPIKES TO STEAMBOATS TO RAILROADS
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it lowered the price of coal
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it helped the iron industry
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it sent coal to space
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it made the world turn
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Detailed explanation-1: -Transport of coal from mines or preparation plants to consumers is also very important for the coal cost and environment. The main methods of inland transporting of coal are rail, road, barge or other water transport, slurry pipeline and conveyor.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are significant environmental impacts associated with coal mining and use. It could require the removal of massive amounts of top soil, leading to erosion, loss of habitat and pollution. Coal mining causes acid mine drainage, which causes heavy metals to dissolve and seep into ground and surface water.
Detailed explanation-3: -Coal powered the steam engines that propelled the Industrial Revolution, and the use of steam power increased the demand for metals and minerals. Because coal had become readily available, iron production expanded substantially and gave rise to new industries.
Detailed explanation-4: -The coal industry was a major foundation for American industrialization in the nineteenth century. As a fuel source, coal provided a cheap and efficient source of power for steam engines, furnaces, and forges across the United States.