Chapter 19.2
Discover How Transportation Development Built America's Economy
You will explore how canals, railroads, and highways transformed isolated communities into thriving economic centers throughout American history.
What You'll Learn
You learn how canals connected isolated towns to markets
You discover how railroads revolutionized goods transportation across America
You understand how steamboats enabled two-way river trade networks
You explore how highways created modern interstate commerce systems
What You'll Practice
1
You analyze how transportation improvements helped businesses expand markets
2
You compare advantages of different transportation methods over time
3
You identify connections between transportation development and economic growth
Why This Matters
You need to understand transportation development because it explains how communities grow and helps you recognize patterns in modern economic development around you.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Transportation
Economic Growth
Trade Routes
Infrastructure
Commerce
OH Curriculum Aligned
