1. Growth and Movement Why?
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Growth and Movement
Need for improved transportation for movement to the west
The gov’t wanted the west to be settled
Why?

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Roads and Turnpikes
Private companies built turnpikes (roads you had to pay to use) to make a profit
In 1806 Congress approved the funds to build the National Road to the West

3. The National Road to the West
The road was always a “work in progress” but much of it was completed by the mid 1830s. Many segments were turned over to states to maintain.

4. Are there limitations to river travel?
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River Travel
River travel was quicker and cheaper than road
Are there limitations to river travel?

5. Steamboat 1807 Robert Fulton developed a powerful steamboat
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Steamboat
1807 Robert Fulton developed a powerful steamboat
A trip that used to take 4 days would now take only 32 hours!

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Canals
A canal was needed to link the Atlantic w/ the Great Lakes
What is a canal?
Barges moved up and down the canal by horses

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The Erie Canal is 363 miles long and links the Hudson River to Lake Erie
It cost $7 million and was completed in 1825 after 8 years of planning and construction
Summary

10. How do locks work?