History 800B Lesson 15 - Early Industry In The United States

Before 1811, roads badly needed improvement. True False

True.

New Orleans, Louisville, and St. Louis grew from steamboat trade. True False

True.

Railroads caused increased production in other industries. True False

True.

The national road built in 1811 was the Cumberland Road. True False

True.

Colonial goods were hauled by trains. True False

False.

Steamships allowed goods to be shipped downstream for the first time. True False

False.

The Cumberland Road was a concrete road. True False

False.

The success of the Erie Canal helped make Boston a shipping giant. True False

False.

The telegraph allowed voice communication between cities. True False

False.