HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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It connected London to New York
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Goods and resources were transported easier
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It brought people to move into rural areas
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It brought the end to the American Revolution
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Detailed explanation-1: -One key part of the transportation revolution was the widespread building of roads and turnpikes. In 1811, construction began on the Cumberland Road, a national highway that provided thousands with a route from Maryland to Illinois.
Detailed explanation-2: -It is the most reliable mode of transport because it does not depend on traffic and is the least affected by bad weather. It can carry large amounts of cargo in terms of volume and weight. A single rail convoy can carry the equivalent of 80 trucks.
Detailed explanation-3: -They were inter-connected with all aspects of Indian society. In terms of the economy, railways played a major role in integrating markets and increasing trade. Domestic and international economic trends shaped the pace of railway construction and the demand for the important traffic flows to the ports.
Detailed explanation-4: -5. Railways are convenient for long distance travelling, while roads are more useful for short distances both for passengers and goods. Road transport is economical in transportation of few persons and relatively smaller amount of goods over short distances 6.