Unit: The Industrial Revolution MYP Unit Question: What are the consequences of progress? Focus Activity: Turn to page 23 Homework: Pg. 29 in packet Study for Friday’s quiz Focus Question: Did city life and transportation technology change for the better? Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 It’s Spring Reminders: Unit 7 Quiz: 3/22: Extra help Thurs. morning and Fri. morning @ 7:15
Monday: Name ONE weakness of the Articles of Confederation.
Would you have left your farm for this?
Along with an expanding city life came new changes in transportation What do you think is the most important form of transportation today? Why?
MORE LAND WAS AVAILABLE! Roads Throughout the 19th century, many people on the East Coast of America moved _________! Why?? WEST MORE LAND WAS AVAILABLE!
Roads During the Industrial Revolution, private companies built roads made of _____________________. However, this cost a lot of money. To pay for these roads, travelers would pay tolls at toll roads, known as turnpikes. gravel and stone
New York Turnpike Sketch, 1807
The National Road
Travel by Water Keel Boat faster more River transportation was important for travelers and freight [cargo] transporters. River travel was _____________ than traveling by road. It was also ______________ and ___________ comfortable than traveling by road. faster cheaper more Keel Boat
Fulton’s Steamboat
The Erie Canal Lock #7 Niskayuna, N.Y.
The Erie Canal Lock #7 Niskayuna, N.Y.
The Erie Canal!