HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Railroads
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Cars
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Buses
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Horse and Wagon
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Detailed explanation-1: -The invention of the railroad and the steam powered locomotive opened up a whole new world in transportation.
Detailed explanation-2: -First the invention of a wheel brought a revolution in transport. The second revolution in the field of transport occurred with the invention of steam engine.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1801 Trevithic invented a steam driven locomotive which ran on roads, and 1813 William Hedly built Puffing Billy for use in mines, followed a year later by George Stephenson’s engine.
Detailed explanation-4: -Railways allowed people to travel further, more quickly. This allowed leisure travel, and contributed to the growth of seaside resorts. It also allowed people to live further from their places of work, as the phenomenon of commuting took hold.