What was the most important advancement in transportation in the 1800s?

During the transportation revolution during the 1800s, many new innovations took hold. The use of steamboats and railroads made transporting large quantities of goods easy and cost effective. Canals were also dug, providing the interior of the country with an easy method of transporting goods.



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Content. London in the 1800s was a compact city where most people worked within walking distance of home. The narrow winding streets were often crowded with people, horses and carts,with only wealthy people able to travel by private carriage.

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