THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS
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products were moved from the West from the South.
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People and products could move faster.
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the West & South became more industrialized.
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It stopped migrants from moving to New York.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Erie Canal facilitated trade with the West by connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie. Railroads shortened transportation times throughout the country, making it easier and less expensive to move people and goods.
Detailed explanation-2: -Waterways and a growing network of railroads linked the frontier with the eastern cities. Produce moved on small boats along canals and rivers from the farms to the ports. Large steamships carried goods and people from port to port. Railroads expanded to connect towns, providing faster transport for everyone.
Detailed explanation-3: -a) Canals and railways allowed bulk materials to be economically transported over long distances inland. For e.g., coal could be economically transported from the coal fields via the canals and railways to the industries and cities.
Detailed explanation-4: -Canals allowed a greater volume of goods to be moved more precisely, and for much less, opening up new markets in terms of location and affordability. Seaports could now be connected to inland trade.