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Developments in Transportation Technology

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Horse and carriage, sailing ships

Erie Canal

Steam locomotives

Automobiles

Passenger aircraft

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average speed of 10mph

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Canal construction leads way to increase in transportation, esp. in New York State

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Trains avg 75mph

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Autos become main mode of transportation