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Grade 5
Economics and Financial Literacy
Market Changes
22. Transportation
22.1 Canals and Roads
Master the Transportation Revolution: Canals and Roads That Built America
You will explore how revolutionary canals and roads connected early America and transformed commerce forever.
What You'll Learn
You learn how canals connected waterways and reduced shipping costs
You explore the National Road as America's first major federal highway
You understand how turnpikes provided improved surfaces for wagon travel
You discover how transportation networks helped towns grow into trade centers
What You'll Practice
1
You analyze how canals and roads reduced transportation costs significantly
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You identify major transportation routes like Erie Canal and National Road
3
You explain how improved transportation systems connected regions and markets
Why This Matters
You will understand how transportation infrastructure shapes economic development and connects communities, skills essential for analyzing modern transportation challenges.
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Canal Systems
Road Networks
Transportation Revolution
Economic Impact
Regional Development
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