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Water Transportation
Steamboats became the first major advances in water transportation. -
Canals
The canal proved financially successful, reducing the costs of transporting goods. -
Railroad Tracks
There were only 73 miles of track in the whole United States, which mean't they couldn't travel to varies places. -
Railroad
The railroad mileage equaled that of canals but the railroad was faster, more flexible, and more reliable. They were able to move four times as much freight as a canal barge for the same cost. -
More Railroad Tracks
There were more than 30,000 miles of railroad tracks so the trains could go more places.
