Travel Flashcards
(24 cards)
What major transportation invention was developed during the Industrial Revolution that significantly improved land travel?
The steam locomotive.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution marked the first widespread use of railroads for commercial transportation.
True.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major canal that facilitated the transport of goods in England during the Industrial Revolution.
Bridgewater Canal.
What was the primary fuel source for steam engines during the Industrial Revolution?
Coal.
Which invention allowed for faster movement of goods across water during the Industrial Revolution?
The steamship.
Multiple choice: What was one major effect of improved transportation during the Industrial Revolution? A) Decreased trade B) Increased urbanization C) Less mobility
B) Increased urbanization.
Short answer: Name one major benefit of the railway system developed during the Industrial Revolution.
Reduced transportation costs.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution transportation advancements only benefited the wealthy.
False.
What was the significance of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway?
It was the first fully operational railway line to rely exclusively on steam power.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a network of roads that connected major cities and improved land transport during the Industrial Revolution.
Turnpike Trust.
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a mode of transportation improved during the Industrial Revolution? A) Railroads B) Steamships C) Airplanes
C) Airplanes.
Short answer: How did improved transportation impact the distribution of goods?
It allowed for faster and more efficient distribution.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution transportation advancements led to the decline of rural economies.
True.
What role did the Erie Canal play in the Industrial Revolution?
It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, facilitating trade.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant innovation in ship design that enhanced cargo capacity during the Industrial Revolution.
Clipper ship.
Multiple choice: Which transportation method had the greatest impact on the movement of people during the Industrial Revolution? A) Horse-drawn carriages B) Bicycles C) Railroads
C) Railroads.
Short answer: What was one major consequence of the expansion of transportation networks during the Industrial Revolution?
Increased migration to urban areas.
True or False: The Industrial Revolution saw the decline of water transportation.
False.
What was the main advantage of using steam power in transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
It provided a more reliable and powerful source of energy.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a key figure in the development of the steam locomotive.
George Stephenson.
Multiple choice: Which of the following industries benefited most from advancements in transportation during the Industrial Revolution? A) Agriculture B) Textile C) Technology
B) Textile.
Short answer: What was a major social impact of improved transportation during the Industrial Revolution?
The rise of factory towns and urbanization.
True or False: The development of transportation during the Industrial Revolution led to greater accessibility of goods.
True.
What was one negative consequence of the rapid expansion of transportation networks?
Environmental degradation and pollution.
