WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -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. b) Areas with better-developed canals and railways developed faster.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first canal was built by James Brindley which eventually led to a decrease in the cost of transportation of coal. After the introduction of canals the transportation became faster and the prices of coal dropped significantly.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Transporting coal through canals was cheaper and faster than doing it by road. Railways provided faster, cheaper and more reliable means of transport; for both goods and people.

Detailed explanation-4: -The expanding network of canals, and later railways, allowed for the movement of materials, products, and manpower to and from the factories.