THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION
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Made transportation harder on the waterways.
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Slowed down the process of transporting goods.
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Made transportation easier on the waterways.
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Made it difficult for travel.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Steamboats proved a popular method of commercial and passenger transportation along the Mississippi River and other inland U.S. rivers in the 19th century. Their relative speed and ability to travel against the current reduced time and expense.
Detailed explanation-2: -The introduction of the steamboat had reduced the cost and time of cargo shipments and made upriver traffic easier. At the time, the steamboat was hailed as an impetus to western expansion. But while river transportation had improved greatly, it still could not compete with the expanse and speed of the railroad system.
Detailed explanation-3: -It led to increased exploration and settlement by opening up two-way river transportation. The steamboat would travel from New York City to Albany in 32 hours, while regular sailing ships and other boats would take almost four days to complete the trip.
Detailed explanation-4: -With steamboats going up and down the Mississippi and its tributaries, and railroads being built, costs diminished and profits expanded significantly. In addition, farmers could now acquire the goods they needed for their operations with much greater facility.