IDM: Technological Advancements That Influenced Westward Expansion Maddie, Cheyanna, Mandy and Jacob

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  • 1800

    1800
    The rates of travel was the highest

    Ex: It took 6 weeks to go from Northern Michigan to Western Indiana

  • 1807

    1807
    The first steam boat was invented. It was called the Clermont.

  • 1825

    1825
    Canals such as the Erie Canal made transportation quicker, easier and cheaper than dirt roads.
    EX: By wagon on a dirt road it took 15-45 days and costed $100 Ton while by canal it took 9 days and costed $6 Tons

  • 1826

    1826
    The invention of the Railroad car using a steam engine.

  • 1857

    1857
    Travel rates were greatly reduced.
    EX: It took 4 weeks to go from Northern North Dakota to the Oregon Coast.

  • 1867

    1867
    Communication was expanding through the Railroad such as James Lloyd's and the telegraph.