USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Telegraphs were important to sending daily news from western states to the East Coast.

Detailed explanation-2: -In America during the 19th century, the invention of the steam engine dramatically improved shipping by water and created a new transportation industry-the railroad. By the end of the century, some steam locomotives began to be powered by electricity.

Detailed explanation-3: -But while river transportation had improved greatly, it still could not compete with the expanse and speed of the railroad system. Though not depicted in Storm King, the railroad and steam-powered locomotive had arguably had the greatest impact on both transportation and western expansion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Railroads became a major industry, stimulating other heavy industries such as iron and steel production. These advances in travel and transport helped drive settlement in the western regions of North America and were integral to the nation’s industrialization.