Class Activity - Transportation

What is Transportation

• The movement of goods and people from place to place

• a bus

• The movement of bags

• New York Harbor

Who came to the US to help build the railroads?

• The Chinese

• The British

• The French

• The Spanish

What was an advantage of transportation?

• people's house caught on fire

• there was no food

• It helped moved goods and people faster.

• It gave pig wigs

What was the main form of transportation during 1815 and 1850?

• walking

• waterways/ boats

• trains

• paperplanes

How did transportation change the economy?

• It made the Native Americans leave their land

• It allowed the people to have more rights

• It limited government influence.

• Allowed more trade between states.

Did they impose import taxes on goods to help pay for the Erie Canal?

• True

• False

What was the day wage for Railway workers

• $7.50

• $2.50

• 30 cents

• $16.45

Were railroads cheaper than canals?

• Yes

• No

How many hours did Railway workers work a day ?

• 4 hours

• 16 hours

• 10 hours

• 10-16 hours

What was the most used river for transportation in the US?

• The Hudson River

• The Ohio River

• The Erie Canal

• Mississippi River