Industrial Revolution: What Effect does the Railroad have on Europe?
There was spurred industrial ______________
growth
In 1845, how many passengers were riding Britain's railroads?
30 million
Which industries did railroads boost?
Agricultural and fishing
Why was there spurred industrial growth?
Because manufacturers were given a cheap way to transport materials and finished products
What did miners provide for the steam engines?
Coal
What did miners provide for the tracks?
Iron
With the creation of railroads, which 2 jobs were available?
Railroad worker and miner
What did the railroad create for the people?
Thousands of new jobs
What did the railroads encourage the country people to do?
To take distant city jobs