HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Brought southern products westward
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increased urbanization in the south
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allowed faster movement of people and products
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The region was abundant in energy from coal for the spinning, weaving, and dying processes of the cotton fabric producing mills in the area. The expanding network of canals, and later railways, allowed for the movement of materials, products, and manpower to and from the factories.
Detailed explanation-2: -After the introduction of canals the transportation became faster and the prices of coal dropped significantly. The introduction of railways in 1814 further decreased the cost of transportation and made it easier to transport heavy goods over a long distance.
Detailed explanation-3: -Canals were needed for the Industrial Revolution which was creating huge amounts of heavy produce which had to be moved. Roads simply could not handle such weights and the vehicles needed to move this produce did not exist. Canals were the answer to moving heavy objects large distances.
Detailed explanation-4: -How did the building of canals and railways boost the U.S. economy? It gave them an efficient way of travel and better communication which allowed products to be transported across the country.