What was the most significant improvement to US transportation in the late 1800s?
Between 1871 and 1900, another 170,000 miles were added to the nation's growing railroad system. Much of the growth can be attributed to the building of the transcontinental railroads.
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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.